RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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. This can include:

• Semiconductor tool installations, relocations, and documentation

• CAD layouts and part design

• Evaluate current state of facility, propose improvements, and drive solutions to completion

• Lead cross-organizational projects

• Assist with facility expansion projects 

This position may be filled as an Equipment and Foundry Project Engineer Level 2 or Equipment and Foundry Project Engineer Level 3.

Basic qualifications Equipment and Foundry Project Engineer Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / systems / computer / mechanical engineering or related STEM discipline and 2 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 are required. 

Basic qualifications Equipment and Foundry Project Engineer Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / systems / computer / mechanical engineering or related STEM discipline and 5 years of experience; Masters' degree and 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 are required. 

Preferred qualifications:

• 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop 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 visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.