Senior Principal Test Engineer

$127,000 - $190,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time - Senior

Linthicum Heights, MD

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Principal Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman will play a crucial role in the Advanced Technology Lab, focusing on the development and execution of test methodologies for Analog Silicon ASIC devices. This position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the quality and integrity of semiconductor products, contributing to both internal and commercial production, as well as emerging technology programs. The role requires a strong understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic manufacturing test methodologies, along with excellent communication skills to document test plans and develop software and hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Analog Silicon ASIC device tests for various fab technologies.
• Understand test requirements and document test plans.
• Develop necessary software and hardware solutions for testing.
• Manage daily and forward-looking test scheduling.
• Ensure test data integrity and implement equipment/software improvements.
• Support procurement of test equipment and ensure configuration control of test software and hardware.
• Maintain test quality and documentation quality, including test equipment calibration and compliance with customer documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 9 years related experience, or a Master's Degree with 7 years' experience, or a PhD with 4 years of related experience.
• Direct semiconductor test engineering experience.
• Experience working with a team of test and product engineers.
• Proficiency in a modern programming language such as C#, Python, C++, or Java.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience testing Analog & Mixed-Signal circuits (amplifiers, DACs, ADCs, PLLs) and Power Management circuits (regulators, drivers).
• Experience with wafer or die ATE testing, preferably with NI Semiconductor Test System (STS).
• Familiarity with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand.
• Experience with 150mm, 200mm, and 300mm prober operation and package part handling.
• Hands-on experience building, debugging, and repairing test hardware.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, source-measure units, digital multimeters, function generators, spectrum analyzers) and GPIB communications.
• Experience writing, debugging, and optimizing test programs.
• Knowledge of statistical process control methodologies and software.
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities, with strong interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)