MHM Publishing Inc
Principal/ Sr. Prin. Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer
MHM Publishing Inc, Jessup, Maryland, United States, 20794
Engineering | Jessup Maryland, United States
Job Description RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.Job responsibilities include Leading the PDK direction across multiple technologies; interfacing with other foundry roles as a subject matter expert; mentoring PDK/CAD engineers; maintaining documentation and schedules.
Responsibilities Write design verification rule files Create PDK tech files Code skill based P-Cells Edit/Integrate PDK model files Write scripts to automate common tasks and improve designer efficiency Review the work of other PDK engineers Maintain PDK documentation Develop and deploy robust PDK regression and release methodologies Lead PDK direction across multiple technologies Champion the implementation of best practices and task automation Interface with other foundry roles as a subject matter expert Mentor Junior/Mid-level PDK/CAD engineers Demonstrate capabilities to stakeholders and provide support for any feedback and enhancements Participate in Agile project management work flows to drive projects to the finish line
Basic Qualifications for Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience (or Master of Science degree with 3 years, PhD with 1 years) within a related engineering field. Experience creating and augmenting IC PDKs for compatibility with microelectronics foundry processes Solid knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso environment AND DRC/LVS/PEX within Cadence DIVA, Assura or Mentor Graphics Calibre Experience generating scripts (SKILL, Python, PERL, Ocean, Linux Shell, etc.) to provide capabilities within a CAD environment Strong analysis, design and problem solving skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications for Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 3+ years within a related engineering field. Semiconductor device modeling experience Knowledge of semiconductor process development, design, manufacturing and testing Experience taking lab measurements on process control monitor (PCM) test structures or interpreting results from automated testing of those structures Experience utilizing the Spectre simulator to verify models match measurements Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of experience (or Master of Science degree with 6 years or PhD with 4 years) within a related engineering field. Experience creating and augmenting IC PDKs for compatibility with microelectronics foundry processes Solid knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso environment AND DRC/LVS/PEX within Cadence DIVA, Assura or Mentor Graphics Calibre Experience generating scripts (SKILL, Python, PERL, Ocean, Linux Shell, etc.) to provide capabilities within a CAD environment Strong analysis, design and problem solving skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 6+ years within a related engineering field. Semiconductor device modeling experience Knowledge of semiconductor process development, design, manufacturing and testing Experience taking lab measurements on process control monitor (PCM) test structures or interpreting results from automated testing of those structures Experience utilizing the Spectre simulator to verify models match measurements Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Salary Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00
Benefits 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.
Application Period 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Job Description RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.Job responsibilities include Leading the PDK direction across multiple technologies; interfacing with other foundry roles as a subject matter expert; mentoring PDK/CAD engineers; maintaining documentation and schedules.
Responsibilities Write design verification rule files Create PDK tech files Code skill based P-Cells Edit/Integrate PDK model files Write scripts to automate common tasks and improve designer efficiency Review the work of other PDK engineers Maintain PDK documentation Develop and deploy robust PDK regression and release methodologies Lead PDK direction across multiple technologies Champion the implementation of best practices and task automation Interface with other foundry roles as a subject matter expert Mentor Junior/Mid-level PDK/CAD engineers Demonstrate capabilities to stakeholders and provide support for any feedback and enhancements Participate in Agile project management work flows to drive projects to the finish line
Basic Qualifications for Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience (or Master of Science degree with 3 years, PhD with 1 years) within a related engineering field. Experience creating and augmenting IC PDKs for compatibility with microelectronics foundry processes Solid knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso environment AND DRC/LVS/PEX within Cadence DIVA, Assura or Mentor Graphics Calibre Experience generating scripts (SKILL, Python, PERL, Ocean, Linux Shell, etc.) to provide capabilities within a CAD environment Strong analysis, design and problem solving skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications for Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 3+ years within a related engineering field. Semiconductor device modeling experience Knowledge of semiconductor process development, design, manufacturing and testing Experience taking lab measurements on process control monitor (PCM) test structures or interpreting results from automated testing of those structures Experience utilizing the Spectre simulator to verify models match measurements Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of experience (or Master of Science degree with 6 years or PhD with 4 years) within a related engineering field. Experience creating and augmenting IC PDKs for compatibility with microelectronics foundry processes Solid knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso environment AND DRC/LVS/PEX within Cadence DIVA, Assura or Mentor Graphics Calibre Experience generating scripts (SKILL, Python, PERL, Ocean, Linux Shell, etc.) to provide capabilities within a CAD environment Strong analysis, design and problem solving skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 6+ years within a related engineering field. Semiconductor device modeling experience Knowledge of semiconductor process development, design, manufacturing and testing Experience taking lab measurements on process control monitor (PCM) test structures or interpreting results from automated testing of those structures Experience utilizing the Spectre simulator to verify models match measurements Must be willing to work on site 100 of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.
Salary Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00
Benefits 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.
Application Period 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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