Principal / Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer

Requisition ID: R10173604

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Defect Metrology Engineer at our Linthicum, MD facility.

The Advanced Technology Lab (ATL), part of Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC), located outside of Baltimore, Maryland, designs, manufactures, and tests semiconductor products for various customers. The Defect Metrology Engineer should possess knowledge of defect metrology and defect detection techniques. The selected candidate should have an aptitude for data analysis, technology development, and demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others and work independently and as part of a team.

The Defect Metrology Engineer will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and developing new in-line defect metrology recipes and techniques for defect inspection and review tools.
• Assisting with ongoing efforts to integrate in-line defect metrology into our process flows.
• Writing and maintaining process documentation.
• Partnering with vendors and equipment engineers to drive existing and future tools to meet foundry and program needs.
• Supporting statistical process control (SPC), continuous improvement efforts, and the management and dissemination of metrology data.

This position is required to be fully on-site.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Defect Metrology Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience (3 years with MS and 0 with PhD).
• General understanding of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control.
• Hands-on experience with Si, GaAs, or other wafers.
• 1 year experience with semiconductor fabrication.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Defect Metrology Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience (7 years with Masters and 4 with PhD).
• General understanding of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control.
• Hands-on experience with Si, GaAs, or other wafers.
• 1 year experience with semiconductor fabrication.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on knowledge and operation of defect inspection and review tools (such as dark field, bright field, and scanning electron microscopes).
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem-solving methodology.
• Experience working in a cleanroom setting.
• Data analysis and visualization (JMP).
• Experience utilizing KLA, Advanced Materials (AMAT) equipment.
• Experience with coordinating with vendors.
• Experience developing technical specifications for equipment procurement.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600

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

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers several factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.