Dry Etch Sustaining Semiconductor Process Engineer

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an independent and resourceful Dry Etch Sustaining Semiconductor Process Engineer.

Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland is 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 has unique capabilities 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, mask making, wafer fabrication, testing, and assembly.

This is a full-time 2nd shift position (2 pm to 11 pm), Monday Friday.

The Dry Etch Sustaining Semiconductor Process Engineer will be responsible for:

All aspects of sustaining existing Dry Etch and Ash processes for a development line including process qualifications and technician training. Interfacing with other unit process engineers, operations, and integration engineers during the design and execution of process/equipment improvement projects. Developing Dry Etch processes for new materials. Developing new Dry Etch processes for emerging technologies in both microelectronics and superconducting electronics. Writing and maintaining process documentation. Supporting statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement efforts Performing all other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or any related STEM degree with 8 years of relevant experience (6 years with a MS and 4 year with a PhD).

• Have an understanding/knowledge of semiconductor dry etch or other related semiconductor processing

• Able to work independently with hands-on experience in operating process and metrology tools, gathering, and analyzing data.

• Hands-on experience running semiconductor process equipment with process sustaining/development activities.

• Must be able to work independently, providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

• Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication, working a large percentage of time in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.

• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).

• Must be able to work 2nd shift.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience running Dry Etch process equipment and with process sustaining/development activities.

• Experience with AMAT tools.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with others and work independently

• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions.

• Experience in structured problem-solving methodology to troubleshoot tool and process issues.

• Data analysis and visualization (JMP and/or MiniTab).

• Advanced knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).

• Active Secret clearance.