At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join us at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Ohio, where we are focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Are you eager to work exciting challenges and have fun with your team? Then this is the job for you!

As a small Operating Unit of the larger Northrop Grumman Corporation, we are located in Beavercreek Ohio, our site is a rare example of a company with a small business culture operating collaboratively with its larger business entity. This unique relationship offers employees the ability to literally know everyone at the site at a personal level while still working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art. You’ll get the opportunity to wrestle with the next big problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation, sharing your expertise with team members at all levels.

We are seeking motivated engineers interested in working Analog/Mixed Signal Integrated Circuit (IC) Design to join our team in the design and layout of custom digital superconducting circuits. You will expand your engineer skills while learning about superconducting circuit design.

Primary tasks will include schematic capture, circuit simulation, circuit layout, physical verification (LVS, DRC), and parasitic extraction for a variety of superconducting circuits. The right candidate will be comfortable in a dynamic environment with rapidly developing technologies and tools. The candidate must have an interest in gaining experience in custom circuit design using Cadence Virtuoso. Experience with modeling circuit performance using Spice tools or ADE/Spectre, and/or experience with EM software such as HFSS, Momentum, Clarity or CST is highly desirable. Familiarity with quantum information is a plus. The candidate will take a design from concept through modeling, layout and verification and create a test plan based on circuit requirements. Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

This position can be filled at multiple levels, qualifications for both are listed below:

This position may be filled as an Associate Circuit Design Engineer or a Circuit Design Engineer

Basic Qualifications for Associate IC Design Engineer:

• BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 0 years of experience
• Understanding of circuit design theory
• Basic understanding of IC manufacturing and testing processes
• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications for IC Design Engineer:

• BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 2 years of experience; or Master’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of experience
• Understanding of circuit design theory
• Basic understanding of IC manufacturing and testing processes
• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Undergrad/Graduate level courses
• Hardware design experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering
• Experience with hierarchical design, top-level floor-planning, and chip-level integration
• Create and maintain chip design schedule, and meet tight deadlines in accordance with the overall program schedule
• Experience with product validation and testing
• Microwave engineering background; solid understanding of transmission line theory and impedance matching techniques
• Electromagnetic modeling background with commercial tools, such as HFSS, CST, Clarity
• Understanding of combinatorial and sequential logic
• Programming experience using an objected oriented language like Python or C++
• Scripting experience with SKILL
• Knowledge of Quantum Information or Quantum Mechanics
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

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This position reports to Dayton, OH, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Beavercreek, OH, OH, USA.

Salary Range: $63,800 USD - $95,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $77,200 USD - $115,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.