RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Research & Development Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test novel semiconductor technologies.  

ATL’s semiconductor foundry provides unique leading-edge capability in microelectronic devices including semiconductors (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and superconductors. Our devices have enabled multiple generations of Northrop Grumman’s radar and space systems, among others.

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 through a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms.

The Research & Development Engineer must possess a strong knowledge of microelectronics. The selected candidate should be “hands on”, have an aptitude for technology development, be resourceful and be strong team participants, as well as demonstrating an ability to communicate well with others.

#NGATL

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Research & Development Engineer or Senior Principal Research & Development Engineer

Basic Qualifications for Principal Research & Development Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science or any related degree with 5 years technical related experience in microelectronics industry, or Master’s Degree with 3 years experience; PhD with 1 year experience

• Must have 2 years experience in modeling and simulation of novel materials and electronic devices.

• Must have an understanding of semiconductor fabrication and processing steps such as wafer bonding.

• US Citizenship required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Research & Development Engineer:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science or any related degree with 8 years technical related experience in microelectronics industry, or Master’s Degree with 6 years experience; PhD with 4 years experience

•  Must have 2 years experience in modeling and simulation of novel materials and electronic devices.

•  Must have an understanding of semiconductor fabrication and processing steps such as wafer bonding.

•  US Citizenship required.

•  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Atomistic simulation (e.g. Quantum ATK or LAMMPS) or DFT.
• Device modeling and simulation (e.g. Synopsys, Silvaco, etc.).
• Experience creating machine learning data pipelines.
• Python, JMP, TensorFlow, etc.
• Photonic materials and devices, Electro-optical IR sensor design, strained layer superlattice (SLS) detectors, EO/IR design.
• Thermal and electrical modeling.
• Quantum devices and sensors.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and desire to assume a technical leadership role within the organization. #NGMCFab

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.