Associate Circuit Design Engineer​/Circuit Design Engineer - R10211619

Overview

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. 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 and bringing your whole self to work, with a drive to do what others think is impossible.

This organization within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. MDA is seeking a Circuit Design Engineer. This position will serve 100% on-site in Beavercreek, OH. This position will be filled at either the Associate Circuit Design Engineer or Circuit Design Engineer level based on the qualifications below.

Salary information is provided in the job post:
Base pay range $67,300.00/yr - $/yr. Primary Level Salary Range: $67,300.00 - $. Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $. Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance are required. Travel is up to 10% of the time. The posting window may be flexible depending on business needs.

• Apply your skills as a design engineer while learning about superconducting technology including NG’s patented Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL).
• Invent new circuit solutions and topologies utilizing superconducting Josephson Junction devices.
• Design, layout and verify custom integrated circuits in NG superconducting technologies.
• Work with high-frequency simulation and Multiphysics software tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), ADS (Momentum), COMSOL, etc.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, product owners, and other team members to develop, document, and propagate best practices.
• Develop execution plans and advocate for the implementation of tools for emerging simulation needs.

• Bachelor of Science STEM degree with 0 years of experience in RF, Analog, or Mixed Signal Circuit design
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software
• Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout
• Strong understanding of RF network and resonator transmission line theory
• Understanding of fundamental principles of finite element analysis
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in simulation tool development, verification, and test result comparison
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per business requirements

• Bachelor of Science STEM degree with 2 years of experience in RF, Analog, or Mixed Signal Circuit design; or Master of Science STEM degree with 0 years of experience
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software
• Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout
• Strong understanding of RF network and resonator transmission line theory
• Understanding of fundamental principles of finite element analysis
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in simulation tool development, verification, and test result comparison
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per business requirements

• Experience with RF/microwave circuit design and proficiency with ADS suite of tools
• Microwave engineering background; understanding of s-parameters and impedance matching techniques
• Proficient use of at least one of the following software tools for linear and nonlinear circuit characterization: ANSYS HFSS/Maxwell3D, ADS (Momentum), COMSOL
• 2D and 3D Electromagnetic modeling experience with tools such as ANSYS HFSS/Maxwell3D, COMSOL, Momentum
• Analogue/RF, EMI/EMC PI signal integrity experience
• Experience implementing filters and low-noise techniques for noise-critical blocks such as LNAs and mixers
• Programming experience with Cadence SKILL or Python

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Defense and Space Manufacturing