Characterization Fab Engineer - 2nd Shift

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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’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 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. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. The candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multitalented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology, metrology processes, and equipment engineering is essential.

The Characterization Fab Engineer- 2nd Shift should possess some knowledge of thin film metrology, optical image review 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 Characterization Fab Engineer - 2nd Shift will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Maintaining existing and developing new in-line metrology recipes and techniques

• Assisting with ongoing efforts to integrate in-line 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 needs.

• Supporting statistical process control (SPC), continuous improvement efforts and the management and dissemination of metrology data

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This position will work on Second Shift Monday - Friday (approximately 2PM-11PM).

Basic Qualifications for Characterization Fab Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience

• Must work Monday - Friday 2nd Shift hours (approximately 2PM-11PM)

• Able to work in a Class 100 cleanroom

• Basic knowledge of statistical process control

• Hands-on knowledge and operation of metrology tools (such as CD SEMs, surface topology profilers, thin film thickness measurement tools) or similar analytical tools

• Experience as a tool owner (maintaining tool health, calibrations, process documentation)

• U.S. Citizenship required

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications for Characterization Fab Engineer:

• 2 years’ experience with semiconductor fabrication as an engineer

• Experience working with Compound based technologies

• Experience in a cleanroom environment

• Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem-solving methodology

• Data analysis and visualization (JMP)

• Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement

• Active Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00

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.

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 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.