Process Integration / Principal Process Integration Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking advancements in Superconducting Electronics. This role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and process improvements in a collaborative environment. You'll engage in innovative projects that shape the future of technology, working alongside talented professionals who value intellectual curiosity and diversity. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while working on revolutionary systems that will influence lives for generations to come.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering with 2 years or Master's with no experience required.
• Understanding of semiconductor processing and BEOL integration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Superconducting Electronics and RQL devices.
• Support inspection and program execution for Micro Systems Technologies.

Skills

Semiconductor Processing

Back End of Line (BEOL) Process Integration

Hands-on Laboratory Work

Defectivity Reduction

Continuous Process Improvements

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

PhD in Engineering or related field

Tools

JMP

Statistical Analysis Tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10179691

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SCI

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer or Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

What You'll get to Do:

The Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer will focus on Superconducting Electronics with a focus on Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL) devices. The candidate will need to support inspection and disposition of engineering material and program execution for programs within the Micro Systems Technologies portfolio. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Basic Qualifications for Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major plus 0 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI with poly clearance is required.

• Must have an understanding of basic semiconductor processing, especially in Back End of Line (BEOL) process integration.

• Must have an aptitude for hands-on laboratory and experimental work.

• Must have an aptitude for defectivity reduction and continuous process improvements.

• Must be willing to work 2nd shift (Mon-Fri) 2:00pm-11:30pm (9/80 schedule available).

• Must be willing to work a sustainment position in a fabrication environment.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major plus 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major plus 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in Engineering, Microelectronics, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related technical major plus 0 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI with poly clearance is required.

• Must have an understanding of basic semiconductor processing, especially in Back End of Line (BEOL) process integration.

• Must have an aptitude for hands-on laboratory and experimental work.

• Must have an aptitude for defectivity reduction and continuous process improvements.

• Must be willing to work 2nd shift (Mon-Fri) 2:00pm-11:30pm (9/80 schedule available).

• Must be willing to work a sustainment position in a fabrication environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Course work in semiconductor processing, analog and microwave electronic circuits

• FEOL and BEOL semiconductor fabrication experience

• DC test analysis and production engineering experience

• Knowledge of yield improvement and defect reduction.

• Experience with DOEs, JMP, and statistical analysis

Salary Range: $85,400 - $128,000

Salary Range 2: $105,400 - $158,000

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.