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Northrop Grumman Principal / Senior Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer in Linthicum, Maryland
Requisition ID: R10179693
Category: Engineering
Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
Clearance Type: SCI
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.
Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer or Senior Principal Semiconductor Process Integration 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.
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 through a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer will be focused on Superconducting Electronics with a focus on continuous improvements and defect reduction of Reciprocal Quantum Logic devices. The candidate will need to support inspection and disposition of engineering material. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The successful candidate will also support program execution for programs within the Micro Systems Technologies portfolio.
Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team. We are expanding with new work on many development and production programs.
This requisition may be filled at either Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer or Senior Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major 0 years of relevant experience.
Must possess knowledge of semiconductor processing, especially in Back End of Line (BEOL) process integration.
Must have an aptitude for hands-on laboratory and experimental work.
Must have an aptitude for defectivity reduction and continuous process improvements.
Must be willing to work 1st shift (Monday-Friday) 8:00AM-5:30PM (9/80 schedule available).
Familiarity with analyzing PCM test or defectivity data.
Knowledge of yield improvement and defect reduction efforts utilizing data sets from automated defect inspection tools and PCM test.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI clearance per business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major with 8 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major 3 years of relevant experience.
Must demonstrate extensive knowledge semiconductor processing, especially in Back End of Line (BEOL) process integration.
Must have an aptitude for hands-on laboratory and experimental work.
Must have an aptitude for defectivity reduction and continuous process improvements.
Familiarity with analyzing PCM test or defectivity data.
Knowledge of yield improvement and defect reduction efforts utilizing data sets from automated defect inspection tools and PCM test.
Must be willing to work 1st shift (Monday-Friday) 8:00AM-5:30PM (9/80 schedule available).
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/ SCI clearance
Semiconductor processing, analog and microwave electronic circuits experience
FEOL, BEOL, Far-BEOL semiconductor fabrication experience
Superconducting electronics experience
DC test analysis, PCM analysis, and production engineering experience
Knowledge of yield improvement and defect reduction utilizing automated defect inspection tools and software.
Experience with DOEs, JMP, and statistical analysis
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Salary Range: $105,400 - $158,000
Salary Range 2: $131,100 - $196,700
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.