Photolithography Process Engineering Manager 1 full_time

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) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Photolithography Process Engineering Manager 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 capability 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. Candidates must be strong team participants, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful as well as multi-disciplinary. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology, direct process development experience and production background is essential. 

The candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and multi-talented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic process engineering is essential. Experience coordinating or leading strategic capital acquisitions and facility expansion activities is highly desired in order to support our growth roadmap. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate 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.

The Photolithography Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for employee tasking, project management, and program /engineering interface activities. Functional duties include onboarding, personnel performance assessments, time charging approval, and employee development.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or a related technical area with 5 years experience (Masters with 3 years experience) in a manufacturing or Research & Development management role.

• Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication, or technical manufacturing/production line.

• Experience leading teams, mentorship, and managing projects.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement Methodology, and Design of Experiments.

• Experience in various statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.).

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or a related technical area and 8 years experience (6 years experience for MS) of Semiconductor engineering and/or Management role.

• Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication, working in a cleanroom environment.

• Experience or working knowledge of Lithography in addition to: CVD, Wets, CMP, and Dry Etch processing.

• Experience with superconducting principles and manufacturing.

• Experience with DoD logistical enterprise or equipment production/generation environment.

• 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.

• Experience coordinating with the fab operations, maintenance, and facilities teams.

• Experience developing and evaluating technical specifications for equipment procurement.

• Knowledge of capital equipment purchasing.

• Experience in various MES systems – Factory Works or similar systems.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

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Salary Range: $109,800.00 – $164,600.00

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.