Designs and develops circuits used in electronic devices. Responsible for layout and mask design, device evaluation and characterization, test box design, prototype construction and checkout, and determination of wafer fabrication processes. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes equipment to establish operating data and conducts experimental tests; provides finished device approval; and prepares customer application information.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Staff Test Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs.

Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Silicon Germanium, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Carbon Nanotubes) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. The candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multitalented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic manufacturing test methodologies is essential.

The Staff Test Engineer will support development and execution of Analog Silicon ASIC device test for various fab technologies. The individual will be responsible for understanding test requirements, documenting test plans, and developing necessary software and hardware solutions. Administrative and technical responsibilities include test software and hardware development, daily and forward-looking test scheduling, test data integrity, equipment/software improvements, and supporting the procurement of test equipment. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring configuration control of test software and hardware, test quality, test documentation quality, test equipment calibration, and compliance to customer documents (e.g., Source Control Documents). The candidate must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with 12 years related experience or a Master's Degree in STEM discipline with 10 years' experience or a PhD in STEM discipline with 7 years of related experience.
• Direct semiconductor test engineering experience.
• Direct experience in working with a team of test and product engineers.
• Software skills in a modern language such as C#, Python, C++ or Java.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with testing Analog & Mixed-Signal circuits (amplifies, DACs, ADCs, PLLs), and Power Management circuits (regulators, drivers, etc).
• Direct experience with wafer or die ATE testing, NI Semiconductor Test System (STS) is preferred.
• Experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand.
• Experience with 150mm, 200mm, and 300mm prober operation, as well as package part handling.
• Experience with ATE hardware PCB design and layout.
• Direct hands-on experience building, debugging, and repairing test hardware.
• Direct hands-on experience working with test equipment (oscilloscopes, source-measure units, digital multimeters, function generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.) and GPIB communications.
• Direct hands-on experience writing, debugging, and optimizing test programs.
• Experience with statistical process control methodologies and software.
• Exhibit leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, both inside and outside of work environment(professional/community/extracurricular).
• Direct experience in preparing and presenting presentations to cross-functional teams.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Additional Northrop Grumman Information

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.