**Requisition ID: R10175457**
+ **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:** No
+ **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 - 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.
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, but they're also making history. The Northrop Grumman Reliability Analysis Lab of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated **Failure Analysis/Principal Failure Analysis Engineer** .
The engineer will work at the 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 Grumman’s 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 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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Performing cross-sectioning analysis using encapsulated and nonencapsulated techniques for SEM sample prep and operating the argon milling tool for sample polish.
2. Operating FIB-SEMs for a variety of semiconductor devices for failure analysis
3. Troubleshooting failure analysis equipment when issues arise.
4. Performing EDS elemental analysis to characterize semiconductor materials.
5. Preparing and submitting test results to customers.
**This is a 1st shift position.**
**This requisition may be filled as a Failure Analysis Engineer or Principal Failure Analysis Engineer.**
**This position is contingent on the ability to obtain/maintain a US Secret Clearance or higher and contract award**
**Basic Qualifications for** **Failure Analysis** **Engineer:**
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with 2 years of relevant experience or 0 years with a Masters. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
• Knowledge of Dual Beam/Plasma FIB-SEMs, regular SEMs, tabletop SEMs, and Argon Mills.
• Knowledge of superconducting microelectronics.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
**Basic Qualifications for Principal Failure Analysis Engineer:**
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years with a Masters, or 1 year with a PhD. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
• Knowledge of Dual Beam/Plasma FIB-SEMs, regular SEMs, tabletop SEMs, and Argon Mills.
• Knowledge of superconducting microelectronics.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
• Experience working with GaAs, GaN, and Si semiconductors.
• Experience in a microelectronic wafer fabrication and testing environment.
• Hands-on experience working with superconducting microelectronics.
• Experience working with microscopes and scanning electron microscopes.
• Experience in MATLAB and Python.
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
**As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:**
+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
+ 401k
+ Educational Assistance
+ Life Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
+ Paid Time Off
+ Health & Wellness Resources
+ Employee Discounts
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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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
**Salary Range:** $83,300 - $124,900
**Salary Range 2:** $102,400 - $153,600
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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.