US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
The Emerging Capabilities Development group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated Photolithography Engineer.
Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grummans ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grummans 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 Photolithography Engineer should possess a strong knowledge of lithography principles and practices. Should be experienced with I-Line steppers, DUV Steppers, contact lithography, track operations, liftoff processes, image reversal, and resist chemistry. Engineer should also be familiar with a wide variety of metrology tools including CDSEM and overlay. The selected candidate should be hands on, have an aptitude for technology development and demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others.
The Photolithography Engineer will be responsible for:
All aspects of sustaining our Si lithography processes including process qualifications, technician training and certification, and process safety. Interfacing with other unit process engineers and product integration engineers to develop processes to support new products. Writing and maintaining process documentation. Supporting statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement efforts.
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This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed
below:
**Basic Qualifications for Principal Photolithography Engineer:**
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience. (3 years with a Masters or 0 years with PHD)
Hands-on knowledge and operation of lithography steppers, contact aligners, tracks, CDSEM, and overlay tools.
Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication.
Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
Must be able to work independently, providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
**Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Photolithography Engineer:**
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical discipline with 9+ years of relevant experience (7+ years with a MS and 4+ years with a PhD).
Hands-on knowledge and operation of lithography steppers, contact aligners, tracks, CDSEM, and overlay tools.
Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication.
Intermediate knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
Must be able to work independently, providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Experience working in a compound and Si semiconductor fab as a photolithography engineer.
Strong understanding of semiconductor technology and photolithography principles.
Experience with contact aligners and ASML PAS5500 Steppers.
Experience with coat / develop tracks including SVG 86xx/88xx, SVG 90S, TEL Mark V, and TEL ACT8 tracks.
Knowledge of resist chemistry and general resist processing, including liftoff and image reversal processes.
Data analysis and visualization (JMP and/or MiniTab).
Advanced knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
Experience in structured problem-solving methodology to troubleshoot tool and process issues.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions.
Ability and desire to assume a technical leadership role within the organization.
Salary Range: $96,900.00 - $145,300.00Salary Range 2: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00
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.
