Northrop Grumman is hiring: Principal/ Senior Principal Photolithography Sustain

Principal/ Senior Principal Photolithography Sustaining Engineer- 3rd shift

Requisition ID: R10174417

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type:  Secret
• Telecommute:  No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift:  3rd Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required:  Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance:  Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available:  1

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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Photolithography Sustaining Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

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 through a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms.

The Photolithography Engineer must possess knowledge of lithography principles and practices, should be experienced with I-Line and DUV exposure systems, maskless direct-write systems, thin film coating, liftoff processes, image reversal, and resist chemistry. Engineer should also be familiar with a wide variety of metrology tools including CDSEM and overlay measurement.

The Photolithography Engineer will be responsible for:

1. All aspects of sustaining our Si lithography processes including process qualifications, technician training and certification, and process safety.
2. Support superconducting line including assisting with processing material.
3. Interfacing with other unit process engineers and product integration engineers to develop processes to support new products.
4. Writing and maintaining process documentation.
5. Supporting statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement efforts.

Must be able to work 3rd shift 10PM-7AM.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Photolithography Sustaining Engineer:

• Bachelors degree in a 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, direct-write patterning, tracks, CDSEM, and overlay tools.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Photolithography Sustaining Engineer:

• Bachelors degree in a related technical discipline with 8 years of relevant experience, 6 years with a Masters or 3 years with PHD.
• Hands-on knowledge and operation of lithography steppers, direct-write patterning, tracks, CDSEM, and overlay tools.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication.
• Must be 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 Heidelberg VPG laser direct-write maskless exposure tools and ASML PAS5500 Steppers.
• Experience with coat / develop tracks including C&D P8000, 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: $102,400 - $153,600

Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600

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.