The Microelectronics Designs and Applications (MDA) Business Area (BA) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking motivated and experienced physicists and engineers to join our team of simulation and materials experts to aid in the design and layout of custom, low-power, low-temperature, RF, analog and mixed-signal ASICs. Selected candidates will support Northrop Grumman's Superconducting ASIC Design, Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) Foundry, Electromagnetic Simulations, and RF Packaging teams. Selected candidates will build upon their previous silicon wafer fabrication, materials science, and EM single/multi-port circuit modeling experience to perform circuit simulation, and liaison between Fabrication and EM Simulation teams about silicon materials to improve simulation practice fidelity and knowledge base. The best candidates will be self-driven, motivated by success, and have a strong desire to learn the MDA BA's fabrication and simulation processes.
What you will get to do:

Manage, enhance, and maintain high-frequency simulation and Multiphysics software tools such as ANSYS, ADS, COMSOL, etc.
* Coordinate between different teams and programs to identify problems and provide solutions.
* Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and other team members to develop, document, and propagate best practices.
* Research novel simulation techniques and implement improvements to current simulation practices and tools.
* Perform model validation on simulations completed by other team members.
This position requires work on-site in Northrop Grumman Baltimore, MD area facilities.
This position can be hired at either a Principal EM Simulation Engineer or Sr. Principal EM Simulation Engineer.
Basic Qualifications - Principal EM Simulation Engineer:

BS in electrical engineering, or a related STEM field, with 5 years of experience, or MS degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1+ years of experience.
* Knowledge of Fabrication/Foundry 3D EM simulation and validation.
* Experience with 3D Electromagnetic modeling background with commercial tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), COMSOL, etc.
* Understanding of silicon manufacturing and testing processes.
* Able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for this.
* Willing to work full-time on-site in Baltimore Maryland.
Basic Qualifications - Sr. Principal EM Simulation Engineer:

BS in electrical engineering, or related STEM field, with 8 years of related professional history involving circuit design and simulation, MS with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4+ years of experience.
* Mastery of Fabrication/Foundry 3D EM simulation and validation.
* Proficiency with 3D Electromagnetic modeling background with commercial tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), COMSOL, etc.
* Mastery of silicon manufacturing and testing processes.
* Able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for this.
* Willing to work full-time on-site in Baltimore Maryland.
Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
* An interest in superconductivity and Quantum technology.
* An active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.
* Modeling validation experience.
* Parameter extraction experience.
* Resonant structure analysis.
* Have a solid understanding of materials and how they interact with RF.
* Deep understanding of model validation with fabrication/material interactions.
* Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
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Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: *$127,000 - $190,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.