MHM Publishing Inc
Principal/ Sr. Prin. Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer
MHM Publishing Inc, Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionAt 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, they’re making history.
Responsibilities
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Dependent on position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. VP or Director positions may qualify for Long Term Incentives.
Benefits Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Equal Opportunity 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.
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.
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Responsibilities
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Dependent on position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. VP or Director positions may qualify for Long Term Incentives.
Benefits Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Equal Opportunity 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.
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.
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