RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

The Semiconductor Materials group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer/ Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer in materials characterization lab for our Space Park Foundry (SPF).  Located in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman’s SPF semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, and Indium Phosphide) and providing leading edge technology development in electronics. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground, sea, air, and space systems. Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country.

Core responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

Support measurement and analysis of semiconductor epitaxial wafers using x-ray, atomic force microscopy, photoluminescence, and other techniques.

Support monitoring of the wafer measurement queue, coordinate priorities, and initiate characterization lot starts for the D1 foundry.

Support collaboration with device and product engineers to troubleshoot material issues.

Collaborate with vendors to exchange technical information and provide direction on material performance and quality requirements.

Work with material growth engineers to promote materials from R&D stage to production within the semiconductor materials department.

Inspect and accept/reject epitaxial wafers supplied by vendors.

Work with external vendors and Microelectronics programs to obtain quotes, place and track orders, receive, and inspect all incoming substrates for GaN development and production portfolios.

Coordinate with vendors, buyers, and production control to resolve delivery issues.

 

Candidate will join an R&D and production team working closely with multiple programs and task managers to support on-time delivery of products derived from a variety of III-V  compound semiconductor technologies. As an Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer/ Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer you will interface with both peers and representatives from operations, equipment engineering, and vendors.

This requisition may be filled as either an Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer OR Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer.

 

Basic Qualifications for Associate Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer:

- Must have Bachelor's degree in STEM and 0 YOE

- Must have general MS Office suite experience

- Understanding of semiconductor materials proprieties

- US Citizenship is required

 

Basic Qualifications for Microelectronics Semiconductor Engineer:

- Must have Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline with 2 yrs. semiconductor fabrication experience OR a Master’s degree in STEM or related discipline with no experience.

- Must have general MS Office suite experience

- Understanding of semiconductor materials proprieties

- US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:
-Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering/physical science disciplines.

-Semiconductor manufacturing experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.