Northrop Grumman
Principal/Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer - R10215039
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Principal/Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer - R10215039
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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.
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Principal Defect Metrology Engineer/Sr Principal Defect Metrology Engineer position located at our Linthicum, MD facility.
The Advanced Technology Lab (ATL), part of Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC), located outside of Baltimore, Maryland, designs, manufactures, and tests semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman's ATL semiconductor foundry supports a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, and Silicon Carbide) and provides 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.
Responsibilities
Maintain, existing, and develop new in‑line defect metrology recipes and techniques for defect inspection and review tools.
Assist with ongoing efforts to integrate in‑line defect metrology into our process flows.
Write and maintain process documentation.
Partner with vendors and equipment engineers to drive existing and future tools to meet foundry and program needs.
Support statistical process control (SPC), continuous improvement efforts, and the management and dissemination of metrology data.
This position is required to be fully on‑site.
This job may be filled as a
Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
or
Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications - Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; Masters with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.
General understanding of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
Basic knowledge of statistical process control.
Hands‑on experience with Si, GaAs, or other wafers.
1 year experience with semiconductor fabrication.
Ability to work in a cleanroom setting.
US citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications - Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related technical discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; Masters with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 3 years of relevant experience.
General understanding of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
Basic knowledge of statistical process control.
Hands‑on experience with Si, GaAs, or other wafers.
1 year experience with semiconductor fabrication.
Ability to work in a cleanroom setting.
US citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on knowledge and operation of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem‑solving methodology.
Experience working in a cleanroom setting.
Data analysis and visualization (JMP).
Experience utilizing KLA, AMAT equipment.
Experience coordinating with vendors.
Experience creating technical documentation.
Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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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.
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Principal Defect Metrology Engineer/Sr Principal Defect Metrology Engineer position located at our Linthicum, MD facility.
The Advanced Technology Lab (ATL), part of Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC), located outside of Baltimore, Maryland, designs, manufactures, and tests semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman's ATL semiconductor foundry supports a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, and Silicon Carbide) and provides 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.
Responsibilities
Maintain, existing, and develop new in‑line defect metrology recipes and techniques for defect inspection and review tools.
Assist with ongoing efforts to integrate in‑line defect metrology into our process flows.
Write and maintain process documentation.
Partner with vendors and equipment engineers to drive existing and future tools to meet foundry and program needs.
Support statistical process control (SPC), continuous improvement efforts, and the management and dissemination of metrology data.
This position is required to be fully on‑site.
This job may be filled as a
Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
or
Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications - Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; Masters with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.
General understanding of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
Basic knowledge of statistical process control.
Hands‑on experience with Si, GaAs, or other wafers.
1 year experience with semiconductor fabrication.
Ability to work in a cleanroom setting.
US citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications - Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related technical discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; Masters with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 3 years of relevant experience.
General understanding of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
Basic knowledge of statistical process control.
Hands‑on experience with Si, GaAs, or other wafers.
1 year experience with semiconductor fabrication.
Ability to work in a cleanroom setting.
US citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on knowledge and operation of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem‑solving methodology.
Experience working in a cleanroom setting.
Data analysis and visualization (JMP).
Experience utilizing KLA, AMAT equipment.
Experience coordinating with vendors.
Experience creating technical documentation.
Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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