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The Emerging Capabilities Development Organization of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Semiconductor Sr. Principal Reliability Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) 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, Silicon Germanium, 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 and microelectronic manufacturing test methodologies are essential.
The Semiconductor Sr. Principal Reliability Engineer will support sustaining production, designing and executing process/equipment improvement projects, developing new processes based on production and development program requirements. Evaluate, design, and improve process establishing standard operating procedures and engaging the operations team to ensure these are followed. Supporting statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement efforts. Training technicians and engineers and maintaining process documentation. The main area of focus will be in the Back End Semiconductor Reliability which encompasses Environmental Testing and Burn-in. #NGATL
Basic Qualifications:
Bechelors in STEM related field with 9+ years of experience; Masters with 7+ years of experience; PhD with 4+ years of experience
Relevant experience with Back End Semiconductor Reliability
Experience with DOEs, JMP, Minitab, Statistical analysis
Candidate must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, problems solving skills with ability to work with a diverse group of people including technicians, engineers and management
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem-solving methodology
Familiarity with Advanced Packaging (Bumped die, MCMs, IPAs)
Experience leading and guiding the production teams
Experience developing technical specifications for process material procurement
Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement
Active Secret clearance
Salary Range: $115,400 - $173,200
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.
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 most positions.