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Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer 2/3

Requisition ID: R10182968

Location:

Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America + 1 more Clearance Type:

Polygraph Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available:

1 Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an

Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer or Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer

for the Engineering, Sciences, and Technology (ES&T) Organization. The position is located at the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - just outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor and superconducting products for internal and commercial production as well as emerging programs. We are foremost seeking an engineer with strong capabilities across the spectrum of PDK development tasks that has also demonstrated strong technical project leadership and ability to advocate across adjacent disciplines (Design, Foundry, Test, etc.). An engineer that has only installed PDKs or tweaked existing PDKs will not suffice. As an

IC PDK Developer

at Northrop Grumman, you can effect change in how we pursue advanced technology development. If you see a better way to do things, you WILL have the opportunity to make those changes here at Northrop Grumman. The ideal candidate will have solid experiences in designing PDKs from scratch and familiarity with common industry EDA tools used in the design of Analog Integrated Circuits and/or ASICs. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Writing PDK techfiles Writing skill-based P-Cells Writing scripts to create CAD capabilities Reviewing PDK work of other PDK engineers Maintaining PDK documentation PDK configuration, release and deployment management Leading PDK direction across multiple technologies Champion and implement best practices and task automation Interfacing with other foundry roles as a subject matter expert Mentoring Junior/Mid-level PDK/CAD engineers Participate in Agile project management workflows to drive projects to the finish line Demonstrate capabilities to stakeholders and support for any feedback and modification This position requires onsite support at our Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD campuses. Basic qualifications for Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer: Bachelor's degree in a technical area (BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred) with 2 years of relevant experience (0 years with a MS) Experience in interfacing with engineers and managers to schedule projects and provide schedule updates and roadmaps Experience working closely with other foundry functions in the pursuit of process excellence Solid knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso environment AND DRC/LVS/PEX within Mentor Graphics Calibre Strong analysis, design and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. Basic qualifications for Principal Integrated Circuit Process Design Kit (PDK) Developer: Bachelor's degree in a technical area (BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred) with 5 years of relevant experience (3 years with a MS, 0 years with a PhD) Experience in interfacing with engineers and managers to schedule projects and provide schedule updates and roadmaps Experience working closely with other foundry functions in the pursuit of process excellence Solid knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso environment AND DRC/LVS/PEX within Mentor Graphics Calibre Strong analysis, design and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of semiconductor process development, design, manufacturing and testing Experience utilizing the Spectre simulator to verify models match measurements Experience creating and/or augmenting IC PDKs for compatibility with microelectronics foundry processes Experience generating scripts (SKILL, Python, PERL, Ocean, Linux Shell, etc.) to provide capabilities within a CAD environment Solid interpersonal and team skills for cross-functional collaboration, high attention to detail, ability to self-check work outputs and ability to lead technical projects, awareness of configuration management principles Ability to be flexible and adaptable in fast-changing environments Salary Range:

$85,400 - $134,200 Salary Range 2:

$105,400 - $165,500 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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