Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors

Northrop Grumman

Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Base: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 5 years experience
Hands-on on-wafer die rf test engineering experience
Proficiency with vna spectrum analyzers power meters oscilloscopes
The role involves developing advanced test sets and procedures for characterizing RF devices and circuits spanning DC to THz frequencies

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing advanced test sets and procedures for characterizing RF devices and circuits spanning DC to THz frequencies.
  • Candidates will collaborate with semiconductor product engineers, RF circuit designers, and electronics system designers to translate needs into test solutions.
  • Northrop Grumman offers relocation assistance, a competitive salary range, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The role involves developing advanced test sets and procedures for characterizing RF devices and circuits spanning DC to THz frequencies.

Salary

Base: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses and Long Term Incentives eligible; Benefits: Health insurance life insurance savings plan PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years experience
  • Hands-on on-wafer die RF test engineering experience
  • Proficiency with VNA spectrum analyzers power meters oscilloscopes
  • Experience developing automated test sequences using LabVIEW Python MATLAB
  • Strong understanding of S-parameters impedance matching noise figure gain

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with high-frequency mmWave testing above 67 GHz
  • Familiarity with Keysight Agilent automated test equipment platforms
  • Subject matter expert in RF test principles and device physics
  • Experience with statistical process control SPC yield analysis Six Sigma
  • Direct hands-on experience building repairing tuning RF test hardware

Key Requirements

  • US Citizenship Required
  • DoD Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years related experience or equivalent education combination

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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