Systems Engineer, Microelectronics Testing

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.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions Business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. You'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these processing solutions a reality and deliver remarkable new advantages to the warfighter. As part of the Advanced Processing Solutions Business, the Systems Engineer in this position will specifically support initiatives related to Secure Processing. In today's dynamic digital threat environment, the secure processing capabilities at Northrop Grumman are helping keep the nation and its allies safe. As a member on our Secure Processing team, you can help contribute in pushing the boundaries of what innovation and security mean not just today, but also the future.

This position may be filled at the Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with suppliers, customers, and ultimately works to ensure the testability and manufacturability of microelectronic devices, specifically multi-chip modules (MCM) and silicon wafers.
• Performs quality analysis related to multiple levels of total system product to include, but not be limited to: test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system product validates / acknowledges desired specifications, in addition to meeting related technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• May also perform technical planning, integrated circuit (IC) system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) such as Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a similar technical discipline with 2 years of related experience, or 0 years with a Master's Degree.
• Understanding detailed models and simulations of microelectronic circuits or systems for design verification
• Professional hands-on experience in systems engineering tools including requirements management tools such as Jama or DOORS, modeling tools such as Enterprise Architect or IBM Rational, and analysis software such as MATLAB and Python.
• System requirements development
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain US Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer:

• Master's Degree Systems Engineering
• Semiconductor device assembly (2.5D/3D) and/or semiconductor device testing experience.
• Software or Hardware design experience directly related to semiconductors and/or integrated circuits.
• Experience with analysis, design, fabrication, or test of superconducting electronics or semiconductor processing equipment.
• Digital or analog design validation and test experience.
• Experience utilizing or implementing Lean Electronics or Agile development practices.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) such as Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a similar technical discipline with 5 years of related experience, or 3 years with a Master's Degree, or 0 years with a PhD.
• Understanding detailed models and simulations of microelectronic circuits or systems for design verification
• Professional hands-on experience in systems engineering tools including requirements management tools such as Jama or DOORS, modeling tools such as Enterprise Architect or IBM Rational, and analysis software such as MATLAB and Python.
• System requirements development
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain US Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

• Master's Degree Systems Engineering
• Semiconductor foundry experience, specifically wafer foundry manufacturing
• Software or Hardware design experience directly related to semiconductors and/or integrated circuits.
• Experience with analysis, design, fabrication, or test of superconducting electronics or semiconductor processing equipment.
• Digital or analog design validation and test experience.
• Experience utilizing or implementing Lean Electronics or Agile development practices.

Salary Range: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD
Salary Range 2: $92,200 USD - $138,400 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. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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.