Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer (209961) - R1
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer (209961) - R10200408
Northrop Grumman is looking for a Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer to support advanced technology development programs. The position is located at Linthicum, MD.
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance Type:
A US Government security clearance required per customer’s requirements. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.
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 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 ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the journey. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible, and employees are not only part of history—they’re making history.
What You’ll Get To Do
Support integration and setup of process control tools—including Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Advanced Process Control (APC), Statistical Process Control (SPC), out-of-control corrective action system (OCAP), and a Recipe Management System (RMS)—for a new superconducting electronics wafer fabrication line.
Define and maintain implementation schedules for process control systems, identify roadblocks and potential solutions by working with internal teams and external vendors.
Perform requirements elicitation and collaborate with stakeholders on initial setup of process control modules.
Create acceptance test plans with the team based on inputs from the process engineering organization.
Apply systems engineering best practices, principles, and concepts to architectures within a manufacturing context.
Identify industry trends, best‑in‑class solutions, and evaluate with internal stakeholders for continuous improvement opportunities.
Work collaboratively with other engineering team members.
Basic Qualifications For Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer
A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 0 years with a PhD.
Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross‑functionally within a team.
Familiarity with SPC and Six‑sigma concepts for process development.
Strong problem‑solving / troubleshooting skills and demonstrated success in high‑volume manufacturing.
Has worked with process quality systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, and/or RMS.
Understands engineering control plans used to ensure quality of process and tool health.
Must be willing to work on site 100% of the time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer
A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross‑functionally within a team.
Familiarity with SPC and Six‑sigma concepts for process development.
Strong problem‑solving / troubleshooting skills and demonstrated success in high‑volume manufacturing.
Has worked with process quality systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, and/or RMS.
Understands engineering control plans used to ensure quality of process and tool health.
Must be willing to work on site 100% of the time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Active U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.
Experience with modern automated quality systems in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab.
Deep understanding of advanced process control systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, RMS, automated data collection, etc.
Experience with SECS/GEM communication protocol.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing lines and/or R&D microelectronics manufacturing.
Experience with new fab or factory systems startups.
Knowledge of statistical methods and tools (e.g., JMP, SPACE).
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) in a process development context.
Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution.
Six‑sigma green belt or black certification.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$105,400.00 – $158,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range:
$131,000.00 – $196,700.00
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 and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman also 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:
A US Government security clearance required per customer’s requirements. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.
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 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 ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the journey. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible, and employees are not only part of history—they’re making history.
What You’ll Get To Do
Support integration and setup of process control tools—including Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Advanced Process Control (APC), Statistical Process Control (SPC), out-of-control corrective action system (OCAP), and a Recipe Management System (RMS)—for a new superconducting electronics wafer fabrication line.
Define and maintain implementation schedules for process control systems, identify roadblocks and potential solutions by working with internal teams and external vendors.
Perform requirements elicitation and collaborate with stakeholders on initial setup of process control modules.
Create acceptance test plans with the team based on inputs from the process engineering organization.
Apply systems engineering best practices, principles, and concepts to architectures within a manufacturing context.
Identify industry trends, best‑in‑class solutions, and evaluate with internal stakeholders for continuous improvement opportunities.
Work collaboratively with other engineering team members.
Basic Qualifications For Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer
A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 0 years with a PhD.
Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross‑functionally within a team.
Familiarity with SPC and Six‑sigma concepts for process development.
Strong problem‑solving / troubleshooting skills and demonstrated success in high‑volume manufacturing.
Has worked with process quality systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, and/or RMS.
Understands engineering control plans used to ensure quality of process and tool health.
Must be willing to work on site 100% of the time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer
A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross‑functionally within a team.
Familiarity with SPC and Six‑sigma concepts for process development.
Strong problem‑solving / troubleshooting skills and demonstrated success in high‑volume manufacturing.
Has worked with process quality systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, and/or RMS.
Understands engineering control plans used to ensure quality of process and tool health.
Must be willing to work on site 100% of the time.
Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Active U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.
Experience with modern automated quality systems in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab.
Deep understanding of advanced process control systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, RMS, automated data collection, etc.
Experience with SECS/GEM communication protocol.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing lines and/or R&D microelectronics manufacturing.
Experience with new fab or factory systems startups.
Knowledge of statistical methods and tools (e.g., JMP, SPACE).
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) in a process development context.
Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution.
Six‑sigma green belt or black certification.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$105,400.00 – $158,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range:
$131,000.00 – $196,700.00
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 and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman also 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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