Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors - Device Design

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: No
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: 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.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for aPrincipal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors - Device Designto join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
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. Responsibilities will include millimeter wave (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 multidisciplinary 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.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment; OR Master's degree in STEM and 3 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment; OR Ph.D. degree in STEM from an accredited institution
• Experience with semiconductor device processing
• Expertise in semiconductor device physics
• Proficiency in Design-of-Experiments methodologies
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical 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

Salary Range: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.