Semiconductor Equipment Engineer/ Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • $87,600 - $163,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Microelectronics Center is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer or Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for its Advanced Technology Lab in Linthicum, Maryland. The facility designs, manufactures, and tests semiconductor products for production customers and emerging technology programs, including devices made with silicon, gallium arsenide, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide, as well as technology development in superconducting electronics and SLCFET. The role is fully on-site.

The engineer will lead and manage the on-site helium recovery and liquefaction plant at the semiconductor foundry. This includes ownership of the processing units in the helium recovery network and liquefaction facility, such as helium compressors, liquefiers, oil separators, line dryers, and storage vessels. The engineer will also manage purchases of pure helium from commercial gas suppliers and oversee daily facility operations to ensure the site’s supply demand is met. The role develops and applies continuous-improvement programs and manages projects, including directing contractors and subcontractors and aligning work with management.

The position requires standing for several hours per day and working comfortably in higher-noise areas and at heights above ground. Travel is minimal, at one to three short trips per year.

Requirements

• For the Semiconductor Equipment Engineer level: a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a STEM-related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or 0 years with a master's degree.
• For the Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer level: a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or another STEM-related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a master's degree or 0 years with a Ph.D.
• Experience with equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance, and building maintenance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to stand for several hours per day and work in higher-noise areas and at heights above ground.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with compressors and/or liquefier equipment.
• Experience with cryogenic liquids and gas systems.
• Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site helium recovery and liquefaction plant.
• Own the processing units in the helium recovery network and liquefaction facility, including compressors, liquefiers, oil separators, line dryers, and storage vessels.
• Manage purchases of pure helium from commercial gas suppliers.
• Oversee daily helium facility operations to ensure the site’s supply demand is met.
• Develop and apply continuous-improvement programs for the systems.
• Manage projects, including working with and directing contractors and subcontractors and aligning with management.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and 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.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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