Principal/Senior Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer - 4th shift

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated Electron Beam Lithography Engineer.

This position is located at the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - just outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor and superconducting products for internal and commercials production, as well as engineering 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 a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground based radars, avionic radars, and space systems.

Join us for the chance to work with an experienced and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in production, 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. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly.

The Electron Beam Lithography Engineer will work in the coat, expose, and develop modules supporting various production and R&D process areas at ATL. The selected individual should enjoy hands on engineering development and production support within our trusted foundry cleanrooms. In addition to performing long-term in a cleanroom environment, the selected candidate should also demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others.

The Electron Beam Lithography Engineer will be responsible for:

-All aspects of maintaining production processes including process safety, process control, new process qualifications, technician training, preventative maintenance, tool troubleshooting and chemical inventory monitoring.

-Coordinating with stakeholders, including equipment vendors, engineering staff, product integration, and program and operations management, to define process needs, and establish manufacturing requirements.

-Performing trade studies and submitting costing proposals for the procurement of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

-Developing new processes for emerging technologies in both microelectronic and superconducting electronics.

-Classifying manufacturing process windows and range of equipment capabilities.

-Writing and maintaining process documentation.

-Performing all other related duties as required.

-4th shift hrs Fri-Sat-Sun 7am-7pm (weekend day shift)

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This requisition may be filled at Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer or Senior Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer.

Basic Qualifications Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 5 or more years of related experience; a Masters with 3 years of experience; PhD with 0 years of experience.
• Hands on experience in a clean room environment working with Ebeam Lithography processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a group environment.
• Must be able to work a large percentage of time working with chemicals in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
• Must be able to work 4th shift Fri-Sat-Sun 7am-7pm (weekend day shift)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship required.

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 8 or more years of experience; Masters with 6 years of experience; PhD with 3 years of experience.
• Hands on experience in a clean room environment working with Ebeam Lithography processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a group environment.
• Must be able to work a large percentage of time working with chemicals in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
• Must be able to work 4th shift Fri-Sat-Sun 7am-7pm (weekend day shift)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Masters or PhD degree in one or more of the fields mentioned above
• Active Secret or higher clearance
• Extensive experience developing processes
• Experience operating and troubleshooting the following tools:
  • Coater Tracks (positive and negative resists)
  • Layout BEAMER Fracture Software
  • Leica 5000+ or Raith 5200 Ebeam systems
  • CDSEM
  • Bash scripting/programming

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Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00Salary Range 2: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00

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.