Principal or Senior Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Engineer

Requisition ID: R10167447

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Polygraph

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions (APS) Business is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of microelectronic electrical principles, demonstrated organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Create custom designs and layouts that include Process Control Monitor (PCM) structures, reticle alignment marks, and physical measurement structures.

• Provide floor planning guidance and support.

• Create chip designs in various technologies for process prove-in, experimentation, and test support.

• Perform both frontend and backend verification of designs.

• Participate in reticle composition and tape out activities.

• Document work performed.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field with 5 years of related experience; 3 years with Masters; 0 years with PhD.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Navigate file structures in the LINUX environment.

• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Circuit Design Engineer / Layout Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field with 9 years of related experience; 7 years with Masters; 4 with a PhD.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Navigate file structures in the LINUX environment.

• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

This position requires onsite support at our Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD campuses.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $160,900

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.

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.