Associate Defect Metrology Engineer / Defect Metrology Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an independent, motivated, and resourceful Defect Metrology 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 several 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.

The Defect Metrology Engineer should possess some knowledge of optical image and review techniques, tools, and practices.

The selected candidate should have an aptitude for:

• Defect identification and classification with high level degree of accuracy
• Identify Defect Metrology tool issues and work with tool owners to resolve
• Highlight wafer signatures and defect trend deviations on daily basis and brief to stakeholders
• Work with Senior engineer on datamining defect origins
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others and work equally well independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom lab environment

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This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Defect Metrology Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 1 year related experience
• Have understanding/knowledge of semiconductor processing with defect metrology tools.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• US Citizenship required

Basic Qualifications for Defect Metrology Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 2 years related experience. (MS w/0yrs)
• Have understanding/knowledge of semiconductor processing with defect metrology tools.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with defect metrology inspection and review tools
• Experience with analyzing wafer signatures and defect Pareto
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), JMP
• Active Secret clearance

Salary Range: $68,800.00 - $103,200.00Salary Range 2: $83,300.00 - $124,900.00

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.