Principal/Senior Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

12d • $108,800 - $203,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal MMIC RFIC Design Engineer for its team in Linthicum, Maryland. The engineer will support development of MMIC and RFIC products for advanced systems and applications as part of a technically broad, foundry-independent design team. The role applies RF and microwave circuit design experience to develop highly integrated circuits from concept through characterization.

The work includes schematic capture, circuit simulation, layout, electromagnetic simulation, physical verification, and device testing and characterization. Products may include LNAs, power amplifiers, mixers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, and vector modulators for radar applications. The engineer will also support circuit packaging, testing, troubleshooting, and product development, collaborating with the team and providing technical leadership where needed. Technologies include GaAs, GaN, InP, SiGe, and superconducting electronics.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. A current clearance is not required to be considered, but a final clearance is required to start. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; a final clearance is required to start.
• For Principal level: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, master’s degree and 3 years, Ph.D. and 1 year in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Principal level: 5 years of experience with microwave design tools such as ADS/Momentum or Cadence Virtuoso.
• For Senior Principal level: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, master’s degree and 6 years, or Ph.D. and 4 years in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Senior Principal level: 8 years of experience with microwave design tools such as ADS/Momentum or Cadence Virtuoso.

Nice To Haves

• Current/active U.S. 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.
• Experience with IC mixer design.
• Experience with HPA design, especially in III-V semiconductor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support development of MMIC and RFIC products for advanced systems and applications.
• Develop highly integrated RF and microwave circuits from concept through characterization.
• Perform schematic capture, circuit simulation, layout, electromagnetic simulation, and physical verification (DRC/LVS).
• Conduct device testing and characterization.
• Contribute to the design of LNAs, power amplifiers, mixers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, and vector modulators for radar applications.
• Support RF/microwave circuit packaging, testing, troubleshooting, and overall product development.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment and provide technical leadership where needed.
• Work across technologies including GaAs, GaN, InP, SiGe, and superconducting electronics.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation and/or personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal