Safety & Security Engineer/ Principal Safety & Security Engineer

Posted:
1/9/2025, 6:35:50 AM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
On-site

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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronic Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Safety, Security, Space Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the safety and security aspects of equipment installation/removal and facility renovations associated with foundry semiconductor equipment engineering.

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 is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, and Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development in Superconducting Electronics and SLCFET. Our devices enable several 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 with 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 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 candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multi-talented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic process engineering is essential.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership characteristics, a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. In this blended role, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to balance programmatic needs to deliver results within cost, schedule, and quality parameters while encouraging and rewarding innovative behaviors in the staff.

Job Summary:

The position of Safety, Security, Space Coordinator, reports directly to the Senior manager of ATL.

This Position will support the safety and security aspects of equipment installation/removal and facility renovations by being responsible for performing the following:

  • Work with onsite Safety and Security to confirm all facility and equipment work conforms to Northrop Grumman Mission Systems guidelines and requirements.

  • Support the Engineering and Maintenance teams by creating and communicating the Job specific Site Access Safety plan.

  • Collect and aggregate request for future equipment and floorspace needs and communicate this to wider organization

  • Function as a liaison between the Equipment and Facilities team and the Safety, Security team #NGATL

This requisition may be filled as a Safety & Security Engineer or Principal Safety & Security Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Safety & Security Engineer

  • Bachelors degree in a related technical discipline with 2 years of relevant experience, Masters with 0 years exp
  • Experience with semiconductor fabrication
  • Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership, shop floor employees, and support function employees
  • Excellent teamwork and ability to work across business functions
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task when there are competing demands on you and the team
  • Ability to formulate, communicate and execute complex project plans and initiatives
  • US Citizenship required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications for Principal Safety & Security Engineer

  • Bachelors degree in a related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, Masters with 3 years exp; PhD with 0 year experience.
  • Experience with semiconductor fabrication
  • Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership, shop floor employees, and support function employees
  • Excellent teamwork and ability to work across business functions
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task when there are competing demands on you and the team
  • Ability to formulate, communicate and execute complex project plans and initiatives
  • US Citizenship required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in cleanrooms and semiconductor manufacturing areas
  • Basic and advanced computer skills including CAD and Project management software
  • Very comfortable working and interacting with Trades constructors and construction work. #NGMCFab

Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00Salary Range 2: $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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

Northrop Grumman

Website: https://northropgrumman.com/

Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software