Microelectronics Process Engineer/Principal Microelectronics Process Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Microelectronics Center in Linthicum, MD seeks a Microelectronics Process Engineer to lead tool selection, recipe development, validation and maintenance of automation equipment at the Advanced Technology Lab. The role supports stand‑up and maturation of a new microelectronics line.

Responsibilities include optimizing hardware/software integration for electrical testing, performing tool qualifications, sustaining production, and collaborating with Test and Equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with relevant experience.
• Experience with semiconductor fab and test operations.
• Experience purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools.
• Experience with microelectronics assembly and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive tool selection, recipe development, validation and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Optimize hardware/software integration for electrical testing and production sustainment.
• Develop and execute process/equipment improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering and Equipment Engineering groups; perform tool qualifications and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Semiconductor fab experience

Automation equipment experience

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Creo

Job description

Key Details

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available.
Clearance Required for Start: No.
Clearance Type: SCI.
Travel: No.

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 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.

The 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.

Responsibilities

The 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.

Basic 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).
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo.
• Experience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.
• Experience purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools.
• Experience with microelectronics assembly and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.
• Experience with kitting and factory logistics.
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
• Experience working on automation equipment and/or machinery.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance.

Basic 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).
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Creo.
• Experience working in semiconductor fab and/or test operations.
• Experience purchasing manufacturing capital equipment tools.
• Experience with microelectronics assembly and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.
• Experience with kitting and factory logistics.
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
• Experience working on automation equipment and/or machinery.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of J-STD-001.
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem‑solving methodology.
• Experience developing technical specifications for process material procurement.
• Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement.
• Active Top Secret with SCI clearance.

Salary Range

Primary Level: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00
Secondary Level: $108,800.00 – $136,000.00
These ranges are guidelines; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base offers.

Benefits

Employees 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.

Application Period

Estimated 20 days from posting. The timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 restricted positions.