Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for our Advanced Packaging Technology Fab based in Apopka, Florida.
Northrop Grumman’s semiconductor foundry and packaging lines have unique capabilities of supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development.
The wafer bumping line will support flip chips, 2.5D, and 3D packaging for internal production customers as well as emerging technology programs. The line will provide a range of bump compositions, including tin/lead, lead-free, microbumps, and copper pillar, using sputter, electro and electro-less plating, and solder-sphere transfer to support flip chips, 2.5D, and 3D packaging.
The Semiconductor Equipment Engineer will lead and manage engineering projects such as equipment layout, cleanroom construction and installation of semiconductor equipment along with the daily, weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly, semiyearly and year equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities include all aspects of facilities and factory layout for foundry equipment. The chosen candidate will develop and apply continuous improvement programs and be responsible for all aspects of project management including working with and direction of contractors/sub-contractors along with alignment with management. May be responsible for running a group or groups of tools, from day-to-day maintenance/preventative maintenance operations (i.e. chemical management) up to and including service contracts with vendors.
Minimal travel - one to three short trips per year.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a demonstrated ability to work with cross organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance and building maintenance.
- Possess strong leadership and communication skills.
- Be flexible to potentially work second shift as needed.
- Be willing and able to be on call.
Basic Qualifications for the Semiconductor Equipment Engineer:
- A bachelor’s degree in related STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a master’s in a related STEM field with 6 or more years of relevant work experience.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience working with semiconductor fabrication equipment or the construction industry.
- Experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities and operation.
- Experience with fab facility, equipment installation, and maintenance.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with semiconductor equipment.
- Experience with semiconductor clean room design and construction.
- Experience with Architecture and Engineering (“A&E”) drawing sets.
- Experience with AutoCAD design.
- Experience managing strategic projects from inception through completion; including financial, risk and schedule management.
- Experience in low volume/high product mix environments.
- Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and purchase preferred.
- Active Secret clearance.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related STEM field with minimum 8 years relevant experience OR Master's in related STEM with minimum 6 years relevant experience
- Minimum 6 years experience working with semiconductor fabrication equipment or the construction industry
- Experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities and operation
- Experience with fab facility, equipment installation, and maintenance
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Demonstrated ability to work with cross-organizational teams
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Flexible to potentially work second shift and be on call
- Experience with semiconductor equipment (preferred deeper domain experience)
- Experience with semiconductor clean room design and construction
- Experience with Architecture and Engineering (A&E) drawing sets
- Experience with AutoCAD design
- Experience managing strategic projects including financial, risk and schedule management
- Experience in low volume/high product mix environments
- Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and purchases
- Active Secret clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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