Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago
T3/T4 Photolithography Sustaining Engineer – 5th shift
Linthicum Heights, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Photolithography Sustaining Engineer for their Advanced Technology Lab. The role involves sustaining Si lithography processes, interfacing with engineers to develop processes for new products, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
All aspects of sustaining our Si lithography processes including process qualifications, technician training and certification, and process safety
Support superconducting line including assisting with processing material
Interfacing with other unit process engineers and product integration engineers to develop processes to support new products
Writing and maintaining process documentation
Supporting statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in a related STEM technical degree with 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years with a Masters or PhD with 1 year
Hands-on knowledge and operation of lithography steppers, direct-write patterning, tracks, CDSEM, and overlay tools
Experience with semiconductor fabrication
Must be able to work Fri-Sun 5th shift 7PM-7AM
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
US Citizenship required
Bachelors degree in a related STEM technical degree with 8 years of relevant experience, 6 years with a Masters or 4 year 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 work Fri-Sun 5th shift 7PM-7AM
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
US Citizenship required
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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