Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) Product Engineering & Operations Manager 3

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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 exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) Product Engineering & Operations Manager position located at our Linthicum, MD facility.

Advanced Technology Lab (ATL), part of Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC), 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, and Silicon Carbide) and providing leading-edge technology development in Superconducting Electronics and SLCFET. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman's ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems.

ATL is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Sr. Product Engineering & Operations Manager who will be responsible for the execution of ATL Program deliverables, defining strategies, and driving the team to meet cost and schedule targets while ensuring the highest quality and requirements compliance. The position reports directly to the Director of ATL.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong 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.

Job Summary

The position will be a Manager of Managers position responsible for the development of strategies and goals for the organization, and execution related to all aspects of Product Engineering (PE), Backend Operations, and Production Control (PC) activities within ATL Organization. The Sr. Product Engineering & Operations Manager will be responsible for engineering and operations staffing, employee tasking/training/management, budget oversight, program engagements/communications, and as well as maintenance of cleanroom operation for Assembly & Test.

ATL Product Engineering & Operations group is responsible for developing, qualifying, sustaining, and delivering a diverse portfolio of products spanning multiple technology nodes through the semiconductor backend process including inspection, assembly, and test of wafers and assembled devices manufactured internally or at external foundry and assembly partners. This includes working with design, process, assembly, test, and quality organizations to develop and execute the backend NPI flow process, qualify products, analyze fab and electrical test data to characterize design sensitivities to process variation, identify process excursion, and pursue root cause analysis, monitor and improve product yields, and identify and drive cost reduction efforts. Product Engineering team serves as a technical POC for assigned products, interfacing regularly with Program Managers and IPTs on regular basis.

#NGATL

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business and a minimum of 10 years of related experience in operations, manufacturing, engineering, and/or program management

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership team or functional management experience

• Proven skills/experience building high-performing cross-functional teams and cultures to achieve operational excellence and meet the expectations of internal customers/stakeholders

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task when there are competing demands on you and the team

• Ability to formulate, communicate, and execute complex project plans and initiatives

• Strong business and financial acumen

• Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership, shop floor employees, and support function employees

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

• Commitment to inclusive and positive employee relations, ethics, and compliance

• US Citizenship required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) with SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of relevant experience including prior experience in Product Engineering function in a foundry and/or semiconductor company

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership team or functional management experience, including leading team of 75+ with a mix of Professional and Represented staff with 24/7 manufacturing environment(s)

• A strong technical background in solid-state device physics, digital and RF circuit design and test, and device reliability & qualification.

• Advanced knowledge of Atlassian Tools (JIRA, Confluence)

• Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Business

• Currently holding a Top Secret (TS) with SCI clearance

Salary Range: $156,800.00 - $235,200.00

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.

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 most positions.