Semiconductor Process Applications Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

112d • $85,400 - $128,000

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) 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 - 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 provides unique capabilities supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience, 0 years with a Master's 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Database management
• Hardware-software systems interface management
• Signals analysis
• Sustainment of statistical process control applications
• Frequent interaction with application end users and stakeholders
• Writing and maintaining process documentation

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

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree