Senior Principal Physical Design Digital Layout Engineer

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, but theyre also making history.

Northrop Grummans EDIC group delivers full-custom ICs designs to provide the core functionality of our Advanced Multifunction Sensor products. In support of that capability, we are seeking a Senior Principal Digital ASIC Physical Design Engineer for physical implementation digital blocks used in custom mixed signal chips using automated place and route tools.

Roles & Responsibilites:

Responsible for back-end [physical] design of digital subcomponent blocks. Working with the front-end [RTL] designer who creates the code, as well as with the top-level chip leads, analog and RF subcomponent designers to integrate the digital core with all elements in the signal path. Utilize foundry approved verification tools such as Calibre for LVS/DRC.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other related discipline with 9 years of relevant experience, Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other related discipline with 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience.

Experience with synthesis of gate level logic and incorporating compiled macro blocks such as memories as required.

Floor-planning, followed by place and route of the physical layout.

Design of power and clock distribution networks

Familiarity with Cadence tools would be advantageous particularly:

Genus synthesis

Innovus place and route

Tempus static timing analysis

Conformal logical equivalency checking

Voltus power & rail analysis

Ability to work independently, employing Cadence AE support as needed.

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Delivery of multiple verified digital IC design projects

Robust design approaches such as redundancy and Radiation Tolerance

Experience following a rigorous design process with checkpoint reviews

Experience in CAD design network, tool configuration, and data management

Active DoD Secret Clearance or Higher

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the transferal of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

“This position reports to Baltimore, MD, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 10 locations listed above.

Salary Range: $117,900 USD – $176,900 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.