Northrop Grumman
Associate Defect Metrology Engineer / Defect Metrology Engineer
Linthicum Heights, MD
May 26, 2025
$70,600 - $106,000 a year
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Associate Defect Metrology Engineer or Defect Metrology Engineer position located at our Linthicum, MD facility.
Th Advanced Technology Lab (ATL), part of Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC), located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production 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, and Silicon Carbide) and providing leading-edge technology development in Superconducting Electronics and SLCFET. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman's ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. The Associate Defect Metrology Engineer or Defect Metrology Engineer should possess some knowledge of defect metrology, defect detection techniques and practices. The selected candidate should have an aptitude for data analysis, technology development and demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others and work equally well independently and as part of a team.
The Associate Defect Metrology Engineer or Defect Metrology Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:
Maintaining, existing, 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. Partner 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.
This job may be filled as an Associate Defect Metrology Engineer or Defect Metrology Engineer based on the qualifications below.
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Basic Qualifications for Associate Defect Metrology:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 0 years of relevant experience

• Have a basic understanding of semiconductor fabrication

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

• Basic knowledge of statistical process control

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications for Defect Metrology Engineer:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 2 years of relevant experience; Master's in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related technical discipline with 0 years of relevant experience

• Have a basic understanding of semiconductor fabrication

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

• Basic knowledge of statistical process control

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-year experience with semiconductor fabrication

• Hands-on experience with Si, GaAs, or other wafers

• Recipe writing on Defect Inspection tool

• Experience utilizing KLA, Applied Materials (AMAT) equipment

• Ability to develop and maintain documentation on processes

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $106,000.00Salary Range 2: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00The 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.PDN-9efc1390-bbad-4108-9562-80fac2e6a137
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Associate Defect Metrology Engineer / Defect Metrology Engineer
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Linthicum Heights, MD
May 26, 2025
$70,600 - $106,000 a year
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