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Northrop Grumman · 1 week ago

Principal/ Sr. Prin. Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer - R10218036

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$109K/yr - $163K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer. This role involves leading the PDK direction across multiple technologies, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with a team to design high-performance computing solutions.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Write design verification rule files

Create PDK tech files

Code skill based P-Cells

Edit/Integrate PDK model files

Write scripts to automate common tasks and improve designer efficiency

Review the work of other PDK engineers

Maintain PDK documentation

Develop and deploy robust PDK regression and release methodologies

Lead PDK direction across multiple technologies

Champion the implementation of best practices and task automation

Interface with other foundry roles as a subject matter expert

Mentor Junior/Mid-level PDK/CAD engineers

Demonstrate capabilities to stakeholders and provide support for any feedback and enhancements

Participate in Agile project management work flows to drive projects to the finish line

Qualification

IC PDK developmentCadence VirtuosoScripting SKILLScripting PythonSemiconductor device modelingSpectre simulatorProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience (or Master of Science degree with 3 years, PhD with 1 years) within a related engineering field

Experience creating and 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.) to provide capabilities within a CAD environment

Strong analysis, design and problem solving skills

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Must be willing to work on site 100% of time

Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of experience (or Master of Science degree with 6 years or PhD with 4 years) within a related engineering field

Preferred

Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 3+ years within a related engineering field

Semiconductor device modeling experience

Knowledge of semiconductor process development, design, manufacturing and testing

Experience taking lab measurements on process control monitor (PCM) test structures or interpreting results from automated testing of those structures

Experience utilizing the Spectre simulator to verify models match measurements

Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 6+ years within a related engineering field