Semiconductor Process Applications Engineer

Northrop Grumman Semiconductor Process Applications Engineer

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. 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 Semiconductor Process Applications Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) located outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Our devices enable multiple generations 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 through 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 spanning from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. Candidates must be strong team participants, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful as well as multi-disciplinary. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology, direct process development experience and production background is essential.

The Semiconductor Process Applications Engineer should possess some knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing as well as some entry level experience with design of high-level software systems architecture, equipment automation, requirements definition, and the software engineering life cycle. This engineer should also be familiar with a wide variety of metrology tools including CDSEM and Overlay measurement. The selected candidate should be hands-on and demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others. The Semiconductor Process Applications Engineer will be responsible for Database management, hardware-software systems interface management, signals analysis, and sustainment of statistical process control applications. This position requires frequent interaction with application end users and stakeholders, writing and maintaining process documentation, as well as familiarity with basic programming languages.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience, 0 years with a Masters degree.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with the software systems engineering life cycle.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a compound and Si semiconductor fab as a digital applications engineer or process engineer.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor technology and software systems architecture.
• Experience with requirements definition and drafting of specifications documents.
• Experience with design of hardware-software interface models.
• Experience with machine learning and equipment automation.
• Data analysis and visualization (JMP and/or MiniTab).
• Advanced knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
• Experience maintaining/sustaining software applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions.
• Ability and desire to assume a technical leadership role within the organization.

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00

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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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.