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Sr Principal Superconducting Circuit Design Engineer

Sr Principal Superconducting Circuit Design Engineer

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationBaltimore, MD, USA
Salary$127000 – $190600
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a closely related field, with 8 years of experience, or MS degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience.
  • Very strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Mastery level experience with Cadence Virtuoso or similar IC design software.
  • Experience with Linux infrastructure setup and PDK.
  • Experience with 2D and 3D EM solving software such as ADS and HFSS.
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Able to collaborate with multiple team members and stakeholders to complete chip leadership tasks.
  • Ability to independently take concepts and derive action items to complete assigned tasks with minimal guidance.
  • Experience in mentoring junior designers.
  • Can identify, provide, and own long term and long-lasting solutions for gaps in the design team.
  • Able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for this.
  • Willing to work full-time on site in Baltimore Maryland.

Responsibilities

  • Learn/build upon superconducting, quantum, design, and RF EM simulation techniques.
  • Lead ASIC chip designs to product owner specification.
  • Document and present weekly reports on design task status.
  • Continue to learn and develop in a unique and interesting environment.
  • Contribute to knowledge transfer to invest in building up junior designers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of the IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, and layout.
  • An interest in superconductivity and advanced computing technology.
  • Experience with Python.
  • Experience in semiconductor fabrication, testing, and/or novel idea creation.
  • Experience in small to medium size team leadership.
  • Experience in PDK coordination and Linux infrastructure setup and maintenance.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph