Circuit Design Engineer

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Circuit Design Engineer. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Linthicum, MD.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions Business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which is focused on developing innovative next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) and advanced computing technologies.

This position requires work onsite at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) facility in Linthicum, Maryland.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Apply your skills as design engineer while learning about superconducting technology including NG’s patented Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL).
• 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.
• Support test and test development activities for Quantum electronics research and development.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2 years of experience in either Analog, Digital or Mixed Signal Circuit design (0 years with technical MS)
• Solid understanding of circuit design theory and related coursework; hands-on custom circuit design experience
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with some of the following: custom IC design tools (e.g. Cadence or Tanner EDA) for schematic capture, circuit simulation, and custom layout; physical verification using Cadence Assura or Mentor Calibre
• Strong communication skills, able to efficiently disseminate information to leadership and respective working group
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of analog/mixed-signal IC design flow including schematic capture, simulation, layout and physical verification (DRC/LVS)
• Microwave engineering design background; solid understanding of transmission line theory and matching circuitry
• Electromagnetic modeling background employing commercial tools, such as HFSS, Clarity, or CST
• Programming experience with Cadence SKILL or Python

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