{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aba58a1fd7f4ee565a2e9f1c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aba58a1fd7f4ee565a2e9f1c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aba58a1fd7f4ee565a2e9f1c","title":"Microelectronics Process Engineer/Principal Microelectronics Process Engineer","description":"Key DetailsRelocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available.\r\nClearance Required for Start: No.\r\nClearance Type: SCI.\r\nTravel: No.\r\nDescriptionAt 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 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 the moon landing. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the journey. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, driven by an insatiable desire to accomplish what others think is impossible.\r\nThe Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Microelectronics Process Engineer to support the stand‑up and maturation of a new microelectronics line at our Linthicum, MD facility—the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL). ATL is located outside Baltimore, Maryland, where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers, as well as emerging technology programs. Our foundry supports a range of production microelectronic devices—including Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, and Carbon Nanotubes—and provides leading‑edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable several of Northrop Grumman’s ground‑based radars, avionics radars, and space systems.\r\nResponsibilitiesThe Microelectronics Process Engineer reports to the Assembly & Process Engineering Manager and will drive tool selection, recipe development, validation, and maintenance of automation equipment such as automated wafer probers and packaged device test handlers. Objectives include ensuring efficient tool utilization, optimizing hardware/software integration for electrical testing, supporting production sustainment, developing and executing process/equipment improvement projects, and collaborating closely with Test Engineering and Equipment Engineering groups. The engineer will also perform tool qualifications, periodic validations, and preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating to specified standards.\r\nBasic Qualifications (Microelectronics Process Engineer)Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field with 2 years of relevant experience (Master’s with 0 years of experience).\r\nExperience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo.\r\nExperience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.\r\nExperience purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools.\r\nExperience with microelectronics assembly and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.\r\nExperience with kitting and factory logistics.\r\nExperience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.\r\nExperience working on automation equipment and/or machinery.\r\nU.S. Citizenship required.\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance.\r\nBasic Qualifications (Principal Microelectronics Process Engineer)Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience (Master’s with 3 years, Ph.D. with 1 year).\r\nExperience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo.\r\nExperience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.\r\nExperience purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools.\r\nExperience with microelectronics assembly and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.\r\nExperience with kitting and factory logistics.\r\nExperience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.\r\nExperience working on automation equipment and/or machinery.\r\nU.S. Citizenship required.\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance.\r\nPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of J-STD-001.\r\nExperience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem‑solving methodology.\r\nExperience developing technical specifications for process material procurement.\r\nExperience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement.\r\nActive Top Secret with SCI clearance.\r\nSalary RangePrimary Level: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00\r\nSecondary Level: $108,800.00 – $136,000.00\r\nThese ranges are guidelines; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base offers.\r\nBenefitsEmployees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share in company results. Employees in VP or director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.\r\nApplication PeriodEstimated 20 days from posting. The timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.\r\nEqual Opportunity EmployerNorthrop 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 visithttp://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . 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Our pioneering 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 the moon landing. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the journey. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, driven by an insatiable desire to accomplish what others think is impossible.\r\nThe Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Microelectronics Process Engineer to support the stand‑up and maturation of a new microelectronics line at our Linthicum, MD facility—the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL). ATL is located outside Baltimore, Maryland, where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers, as well as emerging technology programs. 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The engineer will also perform tool qualifications, periodic validations, and preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating to specified standards.\r\nBasic Qualifications (Microelectronics Process Engineer)Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field with 2 years of relevant experience (Master’s with 0 years of experience).\r\nExperience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo.\r\nExperience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.\r\nExperience purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools.\r\nExperience with microelectronics assembly and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.\r\nExperience with kitting and factory logistics.\r\nExperience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.\r\nExperience working on automation equipment and/or machinery.\r\nU.S. Citizenship required.\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance.\r\nBasic Qualifications (Principal Microelectronics Process Engineer)Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience (Master’s with 3 years, Ph.D. with 1 year).\r\nExperience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo.\r\nExperience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.\r\nExperience purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools.\r\nExperience with microelectronics assembly and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.\r\nExperience with kitting and factory logistics.\r\nExperience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.\r\nExperience working on automation equipment and/or machinery.\r\nU.S. Citizenship required.\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance.\r\nPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of J-STD-001.\r\nExperience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem‑solving methodology.\r\nExperience developing technical specifications for process material procurement.\r\nExperience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement.\r\nActive Top Secret with SCI clearance.\r\nSalary RangePrimary Level: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00\r\nSecondary Level: $108,800.00 – $136,000.00\r\nThese ranges are guidelines; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base offers.\r\nBenefitsEmployees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share in company results. Employees in VP or director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.\r\nApplication PeriodEstimated 20 days from posting. The timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.\r\nEqual Opportunity EmployerNorthrop 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 visithttp://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . 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