2025 Associate Microelectronic Semiconductor Engineer/Microelect with Security Clearance

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Job description

Requisition ID: R 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: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt 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 Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking exceptionally talented and motivated Engineers interested in semiconductor microelectronics. ATL is 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 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. Below are some of the roles within ATL: Design Engineer Process Engineer Product Engineer Process Integration Engineer Facilities Engineer Software Engineer Test Engineer and Operations Engineer
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Advanced Technology Lab. Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for a Microelectronic Semiconductor Engineer 1 are a Bachelor's Degree. Basic qualifications for a Microelectronic Semiconductor Engineer 2 are a Master's Degree. A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited institution Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related major. Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher Coursework in microelectronics. Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Level 1 Salary Range: $68,800 - $103,200 Level 2 Salary Range: $83,300 - $124,900 For a broader consideration, please consider completing a profile in our campus candidate community. By clicking on the link below your resume will be visible to recruiters and hiring managers across Northrop Grumman with opportunities nationwide for our internship and entry-level positions. campusjobs
Salary Range: $68,800 - $103,200
Salary Range 2: $83,300 - $124,900
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.

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