RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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's Microelectronics Center (NGMC) has an opening for a Microelectronics Device Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Space Park Foundry (SPF) location in Redondo Beach, CA.
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In the NGMC we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. The SPF semiconductor foundry has unique capabilities supporting a range of production microelectronics technologies (Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide, and Gallium Nitride). SPF provides leading edge technology development in semiconductor materials, processes, devices, and 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI). SPF's discriminating technological capabilities enable many of Northrop Grumman's ground, avionic, and space systems.
The selected candidate will support the research and development of advanced microelectronics products for the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center. Candidate will be responsible for leading the development and maturation of novel III-V semiconductor technologies including, but not limited to, advanced GaN HEMT technology nodes. Candidate will be responsible for advancing new technologies from early research and development through production. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities will include mmW transistor design and simulation, experimental device development, root cause analysis, and RF device characterization.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with process engineers, circuit designers, and test engineers.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Microelectronics Device Engineer or Senior Principal Microelectronics Device Engineer
Basic Qualifications for Principal Microelectronics Device Engineer:
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience (3 years with a Masters and 0 with a PhD).
Experience with semiconductor device processing, including High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMTs) and Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBTs)
Expertise in semiconductor device physics
Proficiency in Design-of-Experiments methodologies
United States Person required
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Microelectronics Device Engineer:
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience (6 years with a Masters and 3 with a PhD).
Experience with semiconductor device processing, including High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMTs) and Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBTs)
Expertise in semiconductor device physics
Proficiency in Design-of-Experiments methodologies
United States Person required
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Physics
Experience with MMIC design and fabrication
Direct experience with GaN transistor development
Demonstrated track record of applying scientific principles to advance device performance
Experience with technology maturation and transition from R&D to manufacturing
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Ability to prioritize and perform on multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated professional accomplishments and publication record related to semiconductor technology R&D and maturation
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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.