Equipment and Foundry Project Engineer Level 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman

65d • $85,400 - $158,000

About The Position

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) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Equipment and Foundry Project Engineer Level 2 or 3 for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located in Linthicum, Maryland (near Baltimore) – 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 is a unique capability 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 a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. The selected candidate will be expected to design, implement, and troubleshoot critical projects both in the cleanroom and office spaces to support programs executing production within the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / systems / computer / mechanical engineering or related STEM discipline.
• For Level 2: 2 years of experience; for Level 3: 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Engineering / Circuitry principles.
• Programming experience with MATLAB or similar for data analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 3D printing software).
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and nontechnical personnel.
• Ability to support projects through entire lifecycle including conception, design, testing, and implementation stages.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical hardware / large scale power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with Confluence and Jira to support larger team picture.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Management or tracking of projects through a product life cycle.
• Previous equipment engineering experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical room equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot critical projects in cleanroom and office spaces.
• Support programs executing production within the facility.
• Manage semiconductor tool installations, relocations, and documentation.
• Create CAD layouts and part designs.
• Evaluate current state of facility, propose improvements, and drive solutions to completion.
• Lead cross-organizational projects.
• Assist with facility expansion projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree