Principal/Senior Principal Semiconductor RF Test Engineer

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Semiconductor RF Test Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs.

Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Silicon Germanium, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Carbon Nanotubes) and providing leading-edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable several Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems.

Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering.

ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. The candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multitalented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic manufacturing test methodologies is essential.

The Semiconductor RF Test Engineer will support the development and execution of RF test for multiple technologies including GaN, GaAs, SiGe and SiC. The individual will be responsible for understanding test requirements, documenting test plans, and developing necessary software and hardware solutions.

Administrative and technical responsibilities include test software and hardware development, daily and forward-looking test scheduling, test data integrity, equipment/software improvements, and supporting the procurement of test equipment.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring configuration control of test software and hardware, test quality, test documentation quality, test equipment calibration, and compliance to customer documents (e.g., Source Control Documents). The candidate must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position can be filled at the Principal Semiconductor RF Test Engineer or Senior Semiconductor RF Test Engineer level based on requirements below.

Basic Qualifications For Principal Semiconductor RF Test Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 5 years of related experience; Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 3 years of experience; or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 1 years of related experience
• Direct semiconductor RF test engineering experience
• Direct experience in leading a team of engineers
• Software skills in a modern language such as C#, Python, C++ or Java
• US Citizenship Required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications For Senior Principal Semiconductor RF Test Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 8 years of related experience; Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 6 years of experience; or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 3 years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wafer or die testing.
• Direct hands-on experience building/repairing/ tuning RF test hardware
• Direct experience in preparing and presenting presentations to cross-functional teams

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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.