Principal / Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer

3 weeks ago

Linthicum, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Requisition ID: R10173604
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 1
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 Defect Metrology Engineer position located at our Linthicum, MD facility.

Th 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. The Defect Metrology Engineer should possess some knowledge of defect metrology, defect detection techniques and practices. The selected candidate should have an aptitude for data analysis, technology development and demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others and work equally well independently and as part of a team.

The Defect Metrology Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:

Maintaining, existing, and developing new in-line defect metrology recipes and techniques for defect inspection and review tools. Assisting with ongoing efforts to integrate in-line defect metrology into our process flows. Writing and maintaining process documentation. Partner with vendors and equipment engineers to drive existing and future tools to meet foundry and program needs. Supporting statistical process control (SPC), continuous improvement efforts, and the management and dissemination of metrology data

#NGATL

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 for Principal Defect Metrology Engineer:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience (3 year with MS and 0 with PhD)
  • 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 sting
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • ship required

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience (7 years with Masters and 4 with PhD)
  • 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
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • ship required

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, Advanced Materials (AMAT) equipment
  • Experience with coordinating with vendors
  • Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance #NGMCFab
Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Principal / Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer

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