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Northrop Grumman · 4 months ago

Analog Modeling and Simulation Engineer Level 3/4 - R10201951

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $158K/yr

3+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication, seeking an Analog Modeling and Simulation Engineer Level 3/4. The role involves applying engineering skills to develop superconducting technology and custom integrated circuits, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for simulation tool implementation.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply your skills as 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 (JJ) 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

Qualification

RF Circuit DesignAnalog Circuit DesignMixed Signal Circuit DesignCadence VirtuosoANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D)ADS SuiteCOMSOLFinite Element AnalysisProgramming (Python)CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree with 5 years of experience in RF, Analog, or Mixed Signal Circuit design; or Master of Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree with 3 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 elemental analysis

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in simulation tool development, verification, and loop closure comparison to test results

US Citizenship Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance (US Citizenship is a requirement for this)

Bachelor of Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree with 8 years of experience in RF, Analog, or Mixed Signal Circuit design; or Master of Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree with 6 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 elemental analysis

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in simulation tool development, verification, and loop closure comparison to test results

US Citizenship Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance (US Citizenship is a requirement for this)

Preferred

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, etc

2D and 3D Electromagnetic modeling experience with commercial tools such as ANSYS (HFSS/Maxwell3D), COMSOL, Momentum, etc

Analog/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

Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph