Principal Microelectronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Hanover, MD

2d • $108,800 - $163,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Microelectronics Engineer to support Surface Mount Technology Manual Assembly for Space Programs at its Space and Autoline Technology (SALT) facility in Elkridge, Maryland. The role is part of the Manufacturing organization and supports the Space Manual manufacturing cell, collaborating across disciplines on manual processes used to build Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and Electronic Component Assemblies (ECAs).

The engineer supports factory operations and hardware, develops and improves manufacturing processes, and contributes to product design support. Responsibilities include working directly with operations to address manufacturing challenges, investigating suspected non-conforming hardware, supporting rework or repair decisions, documenting processes, training personnel, developing process-monitoring methods, validating equipment and processes, and advising product designers on producibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related STEM area, with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, or at least 3 years of relevant professional experience with a master's degree.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in MS Office software applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CCA and ECA manufacturing technologies, specifically manual processes.
• Familiarity with Space Class hardware (CCA and ECA) manual rework and repair processes.
• Experience with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements and Space Class hardware requirements, including AS9100, J-STD-001, and IPC-A-610.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the operations team to identify and implement improvements.
• Engage directly with floor operations and address real-time challenges.
• Investigate suspected non-conforming hardware, determine a path forward for rework or repair, and provide initial root causes for manufacturing-related defects.
• Develop and revise process documentation and manufacturing work instructions.
• Assist with training new personnel and participate in designing operator training materials.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and maintain or improve existing processes, focusing on quality, efficiency, and affordability.
• Use data to develop actionable insights and recommend improvements.
• Develop methods for process monitoring using existing and new interfaces.
• Create, validate, and maintain equipment.
• Conduct Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) to validate new processes for the production cell.
• Recommend product design improvements needed to produce advanced microelectronics products.
• Document state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers.
• Participate in design producibility reviews for new products.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal