Staff RF MMIC Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman

70d • $163,200 - $244,800

About The Position

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. An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. MDA is seeking a Staff RF MMIC Design Engineer. This position is located at Linthicum, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science STEM degree with 12 years of experience in RF, Analog, or Mixed Signal Circuit design; or Master of Science STEM degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software.
• Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout.
• Strong understanding of RF network and resonator transmission line theory.
• Understanding of fundamental principles of finite elemental analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in simulation tool development, verification, and loop closure comparison to test results.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per business requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RF/microwave circuit design and proficiency with ADS suite of tools.
• Microwave engineering background; understanding of s-parameters and impedance matching techniques.
• Proficient use of at least one of the following software tools for linear and nonlinear circuit characterization: ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), ADS (Momentum), COMSOL, etc.
• 2D and 3D Electromagnetic modeling experience with commercial tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), COMSOL, Momentum, etc.
• RF, EMI/EMC PI signal integrity experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform system performance analysis and system level modeling, based on the lower-level component and segment models produced by other teams.
• Model the interactions (electrical, mechanical, thermal, digital, etc.) among the lower-level modeled components and segments to analyze performance.
• Analyze simulations in support of performance and effectiveness, report on performance metrics related to that analysis.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout design flow especially with custom cell creation such as MPPs and Pcells and working knowledge of physical design verification processes in Calibre IC verification suite.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the development of Segment architecture and CONOPS, perform trade studies and analysis, and support verification planning.
• Support the preparation of design and engineering materials during System Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, System Verification Review, and Test Readiness Review.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers