Senior Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Deve...
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) - California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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Category:
Engineering
Location:
Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | McClellan, California, 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a
Senior Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer
for the Engineering, Sciences, and Technology (ES&T) Organization. The position is located at the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - just outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor and superconducting products. We are seeking an engineer with strong capabilities across the spectrum of PDK development tasks who has demonstrated strong technical project leadership and the ability to advocate across adjacent disciplines.
As an
IC PDK Developer
at Northrop Grumman, you can effect change in how we pursue advanced technology development. If you see a better way to do things, you WILL have the opportunity to make those changes here. The ideal candidate will have solid experiences in designing PDKs from scratch and familiarity with common industry EDA tools used in the design of Analog Integrated Circuits and/or ASICs.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Writing design verification rulefiles
Writing PDK techfiles
Writing skill-based P-Cells
Editing PDK model files
Writing scripts to create CAD capabilities
Reviewing PDK work of other PDK engineers
Maintaining PDK documentation
PDK configuration, release and deployment management
Leading PDK direction across multiple technologies
Champion and implement best practices and task automation
Interfacing with other foundry roles as a subject matter expert
Mentoring Junior/Mid-level PDK/CAD engineers
Participate in Agile project management workflows to drive projects to completion
Demonstrate capabilities to stakeholders and support for any feedback and modification
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical area (BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred) with 8 years of relevant experience (6 years with a MS, 3 years with a PhD)
Experience in interfacing with engineers and managers to schedule projects and provide updates
Experience working closely with other foundry functions in the pursuit of process excellence
Strong analysis, design, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Semiconductor device modeling experience
Knowledge of semiconductor process development, design, manufacturing and testing
Experience with lab measurements on process control monitor (PCM) test structures
Experience utilizing the Spectre simulator to verify models match measurements
Experience creating and/or 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.) within a CAD environment
Solid interpersonal and team skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in fast-changing environments
Salary Range:
$127,000 - $199,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage and paid time off.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
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