Senior Principal Metrology Characterization Engineer full_time

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an independent, motivated and resourceful Senior Principal Metrology Characterization 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 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. 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 multitalented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology and metrology engineering is essential.

The Senior Principal Metrology Characterization Engineer should possess extensive knowledge of thin film metrology, optical image review techniques and practices. The selected candidate should have an aptitude for data analysis, technology development, and demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others and work equally well independently and as part of a team.

The Senior Principal Metrology Characterization Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:

Maintaining, existing, and developing new in-line metrology recipes and techniques for metrology and characterization tools. Writing and maintaining process documentation, including development of new process standards and documentation. Partner with vendors and equipment engineers to drive existing and future tools to meet foundry and program needs. Supporting statistical process control (SPC), continuous improvement efforts, and the management and dissemination of metrology data. Mentoring and training of new and junior engineers on metrology and characterization tools while acting as a designated team lead for the team.

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This position is required to be fully on-site.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 9years of experience, a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 7years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4years of relevant experience.

• Hands on experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment

• Hands-on experience with Metrology equipment (such as CD SEMs, profilometers, Raman Spectroscopy)

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment for extended periods of time 

• Knowledge of statistical process control

• Acted as a technical lead in prior experiences

• US Citizenship required

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem-solving methodology

• Data analysis and visualization (JMP)

• Formal team leadership experience

• Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement

• Experience utilizing KLA, Advanced Materials (AMAT) equipment

• Experience coordinating with vendors

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Salary Range: $127,000.00 – $190,600.00

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.