Principal Engineer, Microelectronic Semiconductors & SMT

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Middle River (MD)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 163,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors Project Engineer for the SMT cell at facilities near BWI in Linthicum and Elkridge, MD. You will own product lines, manage technical development, and partner with multiple functions to define and execute manufacturing plans.

The role requires a strong background in SMT processes, DOE/SPC/6 Sigma concepts, and project leadership, with a current Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field.
At least 5 years in Manufacturing/Process Engineering or 3 years with master's degree.
Experience managing projects and leading people with strong organizational skills.
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact for manufacturing engineering activities.
Collaborate with process engineering, shop floor, program office and customers to ensure plans.
Lead weekly meetings and drive root cause corrective actions.
Monitor metrics on performance, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

SMT processes

DOE/SPC/6 Sigma

KPIs/cost estimates/WBS

J-STD/MIL-STD familiarity

Manufacturing/Process engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

The role requires a strong background in SMT processes, DOE/SPC/6 Sigma concepts, and project leadership, with a current Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

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