Principal Microelectronics Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Factory and Hardware Support: Collaborating with operations team to identify and implement improvements. Engaging directly with floor operations, addressing real-time challenges.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience (or a minimum of 3 years with an MS).

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Responsibilities

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→Collaborating with operations team to identify and implement improvements.

→Engaging directly with floor operations, addressing real-time challenges.

→Investigating suspected non-conforming hardware, determining a path forward for rework or repair and providing initial root causes for manufacturing related defects.
→Developing and/or revising process documentation and manufacturing work instructions.

→Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials.

Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, efficiency, and affordability.

Leverage data to develop actionable insights and recommend improvements.
Developing methods for process monitoring using existing and new interfaces.
Creating, validating, and maintaining equipment. Conducting Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) to validate new processes for the production cell.

Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
Participating in design producibility reviews for new products.

Requirements

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Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience (or a minimum of 3 years with an MS). Candidates with a high school diploma and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience will be considered.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Fluency in MS Office software applications.
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required.

US Citizenship is required.

Experience with CCA and ECA manufacturing technologies, specifically manual processes. Familiarity with Space Class hardware (CCA and ECA) manual rework and repair processes.
Experience with J-STD, MIL-STD requirements and Space Class hardware requirements, including AS9100, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.