Principal/Senior Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: No

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Senior Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

This role can be filled as a Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer or a Senior Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Support the development of MMIC and RFIC products for advanced, cutting-edge systems and applications as part of an industry-leading, technically broad, foundry-independent design team.
• Apply and expand your RF and microwave circuit design experience to develop highly integrated RF/microwave circuits from concept through characterization.
• Perform key design activities including schematic capture, circuit simulation, layout, electromagnetic simulation, physical verification (DRC/LVS), and device test and characterization.
• Contribute to the design of products such as low noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers (PAs/HPAs), mixers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, and vector modulators for radar applications.
• Support RF/microwave circuit packaging, test, troubleshooting, and overall product development efforts.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment and provide technical leadership where needed.
• Work across a range of technologies, including GaAs, GaN, InP, SiGe, and superconducting electronics.

Basic Qualifications of Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
• 5 years of experience with microwave design tools (ADS/Momentum, Cadence Virtuoso).

Basic Qualifications of Senior Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• 8 years of experience with microwave design tools (ADS/Momentum, Cadence Virtuoso).

Preferred Qualifications

• A current/active US Government Secret clearance or higher.
• Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso and SpectreRF.
• Experience with the ADS tool suite, including Momentum, HFSS, and Mentor Calibre verification tools.
• Experience designing with SiGe technologies is a plus.
• Experience with IC mixer design.
• Experience with HPA design especially in III-V semiconductor technologies.

Pay and benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following

Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range

$108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.