Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer/ Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer (2nd Shift)

The Emerging Capabilities Development group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Second Shift Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer/ Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer in the Wet Etch and Surface Prep Group for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL).  Located outside of Baltimore, Maryland 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, 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.

The qualified candidate will have knowledge of wet etch and surface prep processing for semiconductor and device fabrication. Candidate will join a production team working closely with multiple programs and area managers to support on-time delivery of products derived from a variety of silicon semiconductor technologies. As a Second Shift Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer/ Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer in the Wet Etch and Surface Prep Group you will interface with both peers and representatives from operations, equipment engineering, process integration, and program management. You will support research, design, and development of new microelectronic, optoelectronic, micro-electromechanical and sensor manufacturing processes with silicon materials. The candidate will utilize wet processing equipment to support development of new techniques for fabrication of semiconductor technologies and will support Process Integrators and Senior Process Engineers on development of wets processes for new devices.

Core responsibilities for this position include monitoring and maintaining wet etch processing tools, process specifications, continuous improvement initiatives, tool installation, technician training, and RCA investigations under the supervision of senior engineers. Candidate must have experience in semiconductor processing in wet etch and surface prep.

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This requisition may be filled as either an Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer OR Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer

This position will work on Second Shift M-F (2pm-11:30pm) and will train on First Shift (7:30am-5pm)

Basic Qualifications for Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer:

- Must have Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering or related discipline. (4 years of related technical experience will be accepted in lieu of degree)

- Must have general MS Office suite experience

- Must be able to work a large percentage of time working with chemicals in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.

- Must be able to meet all physical and PPE requirements.

- Must be a US citizen

- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications for Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer:

- Must have Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering or related discipline with 2 yrs. semiconductor fabrication experience OR a Master’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering or related discipline with no experience. (6 years of related technical experience will be accepted in lieu of degree)

- Must have general MS Office suite experience

- Must be able to work a large percentage of time working with chemicals in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.

- Must be able to meet all physical and PPE requirements.

- Must be a US citizen

- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
-Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering/physical science disciplines.

-Semiconductor manufacturing experience

-Wet etch process engineering for semiconductor devices.

-Silicon semiconductor fabrication experience

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