Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs in Washington

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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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.
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Microelectronics Process Engineer to support the standup and maturation of a new microelectronics line at our Linthicum, MD facility, the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL). Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - is 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 has unique capabilities supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Carbon Nanotubes) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable several Northrop Grumman's ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems.
Responsibilities:
The Microelectronics Process Engineer will be reporting to Assembly & Process Engineering Manager, will drive tool selection/recipe development/validation/maintenance of automation equipment including automated wafer probers and packaged device test handlers, ensuring efficient tool utilization and optimized hardware/software integration for electrical testing. In addition, Automation Engineer will support production sustainment efforts and develop/execute process/equipment improvement projects. Automation Engineer will work closely with Test Engineering and Equipment Engineering groups to ensure proper operation of the automation tools, meet target utilization rate, develop/maintain process documentations, and help troubleshoot test issues. As a tool owner, Automation Engineer will perform tool qualifications and periodic validation to ensure automation tools meet operational specifications, maintain calibration integrity, and setup/perform any Preventive Maintenance required. #NGATL
This requisition may be filled at Microelectronics Process Engineer or Principal Microelectronics Process Engineer
Basic Qualifications Microelectronics Process Engineer:

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or any related STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience (Masters with 0 years exp).
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo
• Experience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.
• Experience with purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools
• Experience with Microelectronics assembly and/or Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) manufacturing
• Experience with Kitting and Factory Logistics
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
• Experience with working on automation equipment and/or machinery.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance

Basic Qualifications Principal Microelectronics Process Engineer:

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or any related STEM degree with 5 years of relevant experience (Masters with 3 years exp, PhD with 1 year exp).
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo
• Experience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.
• Experience with purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools
• Experience with Microelectronics assembly and/or Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) manufacturing
• Experience with Kitting and Factory Logistics
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
• Experience with working on automation equipment and/or machinery.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of J-STD-001
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem-solving methodology
• Experience developing technical specifications for process material procurement
• Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement
• Active Top Secret with SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $136,000.00
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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.