Principal/Senior Principal Process Control Monitor (PCM) Test Engineer

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 Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Process Control Monitor (PCM) Test 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 PCM Test Engineer is responsible for wafer and package level semiconductor test activities.  This includes both new product test development and production test support of process control monitor (PCM) devices.  Typical tasks include identifying and evaluating test hardware, designing and debugging probe cards and package test fixtures, verifying equipment operation and performance, troubleshooting issues, developing test code, documenting test plans and procedures, evaluating test data, training and certification of test technicians  and operators, and performing continuous test improvements.  The Test Engineer will interface with test engineering peers, design engineers, product engineers, process engineers, and program managers to resolve issues, optimize test accuracy and capability, improve yields and tester throughput, and meet customer needs.  

#NGATL

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either Principal or Senior Principal level

Basic Qualifications for Principal Process Control Monitor Test Engineer:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience. (Masters w/ 3 yrs or PhD w/0yrs)

- Experience (industry or coursework) in device testing/design with basic process monitor device knowledge.

- Good understanding of SPC, design of experiments, and industry standard data analysis software packages (JMP, Minitab, SQL, etc.).

- Familiarity with set-up and operation of oscilloscopes, source meters, spectrum analyzers, etc.

- Source code certification and revision control.
- Good communication and problem solving skills and willingness to work as a team.

- Demonstrated understanding of process and product documentation requirements.

- Aptitude for technology development and laboratory work.

-Must be able to obtain Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Process Control Monitor Test Engineer:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with 9 years of relevant experience. (Masters w/ 7 yrs or PhD w/4yrs)

- Experience (industry or coursework) in device testing/design with basic process monitor device knowledge.

- Good understanding of SPC, design of experiments, and industry standard data analysis software packages (JMP, Minitab, SQL, etc.).

- Familiarity with set-up and operation of oscilloscopes, source meters, spectrum analyzers, etc.

- Source code certification and revision control.
- Good communication and problem solving skills and willingness to work as a team.

- Demonstrated understanding of process and product documentation requirements.

- Aptitude for technology development and laboratory work.

-Must be able to obtain Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
- Production environment semiconductor test experience.

- Device engineering and process monitor experience.

- Automated Test Equipment and wafer prober operation.

- Basic programming, database access and instrument control experience.

- Advanced PCM test methodologies, including discrete structures.

- C#, Perl, Python, Visual Basic coding experience.

- Versed in test fixture and PCB design.

- Familiar with various Keithely tester platforms.

- Experience with rack and stack type of test systems.

- Soldering and test fixture building skills.

 

Salary Range: $96,900 USD - $145,300 USD

Salary Range 2: $120,000 USD - $180,000 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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.