Principal/Senior Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer - 4th shift
Requisition ID: R10171760
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: Shift 4 (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated Electron Beam Lithography Engineer.
This position is located at the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - just outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor and superconducting products for internal and commercials production, as well as engineering 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 experienced and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in production, 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, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly.
The Electron Beam Lithography Engineer will work in the coat, expose, and develop modules supporting various production and R&D process areas at ATL. The selected individual should enjoy hands on engineering development and production support within our trusted foundry cleanrooms. In addition to performing long-term in a cleanroom environment, the selected candidate should also demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others.
The Electron Beam Lithography Engineer will be responsible for:
-All aspects of maintaining production processes including process safety, process control, new process qualifications, technician training, preventative maintenance, tool troubleshooting and chemical inventory monitoring.
-Coordinating with stakeholders, including equipment vendors, engineering staff, product integration, and program and operations management, to define process needs, and establish manufacturing requirements.
-Performing trade studies and submitting costing proposals for the procurement of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
-Developing new processes for emerging technologies in both microelectronic and superconducting electronics.
-Classifying manufacturing process windows and range of equipment capabilities.
-Writing and maintaining process documentation.
-Performing all other related duties as required.
-4th shift hrs Fri-Sat-Sun 7am-7pm (weekend day shift)
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This requisition may be filled at Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer or Senior Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer.
Basic Qualifications Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 5 or more years of related experience; a Masters with 3 years of experience; PhD with 0 years of experience.
- Hands on experience in a clean room environment working with Ebeam Lithography processing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a group environment.
- Must be able to work a large percentage of time working with chemicals in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
- Must be able to work 4th shift Fri-Sat-Sun 7am-7pm (weekend day shift)
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship required.
Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Electron Beam Lithography Engineer:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 8 or more years of experience; Masters with 6 years of experience; PhD with 3 years of experience.
- Hands on experience in a clean room environment working with Ebeam Lithography processing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a group environment.
- Must be able to work a large percentage of time working with chemicals in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
- Must be able to work 4th shift Fri-Sat-Sun 7am-7pm (weekend day shift)
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Masters or PhD degree in one or more of the fields mentioned above
- Active Secret or higher clearance
- Extensive experience developing processes
- Experience operating and troubleshooting the following tools:
- Coater Tracks (positive and negative resists)
- Layout BEAMER Fracture Software
- Leica 5000+ or Raith 5200 Ebeam systems
- CDSEM
- Bash scripting/programming
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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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.