**Requisition ID: R10170431**

+ **Category:** Engineering

+ **Location:** Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Polygraph

+ **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 available

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions.

The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking a **Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer** to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.

**What You’ll Get To Do :**

+ Architect and develop custom solutions to bridge the gap between COTS software packages and internal applications.

+ Define requirements, author code, test and deploy custom solutions to factory automation systems.

+ Analyze needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems, and develops technical, structural, and organizational specifications.

+ Work with suppliers to implement application suggestions and demonstrate early success with minimum viable product proofing.

+ Perform root cause analysis for application failures and implement solutions

+ Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.

+ Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

**This position requires full-time work onsite at our Linthicum/Annapolis Junction, MD locations.**

**Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer:**

+ Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience.

+ Strong understanding of software programming, concepts of Software Engineering or Systems Engineering specifically software integration.

+ Experience in modern programing languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.)

+ Strong organizational and project management skills, able to execute independently and with a small team.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

+ Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.

+ This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer:**

+ Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance per business requirements.

+ Experience in high volume automated manufacturing microelectronics or semiconductor fabs.

+ Experience working with SECS/GEM protocol and other SEMI standards utilized in factory automation.

+ Experience with Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development.

+ Highly skilled in modern programing languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.)

+ Understands the differences in data representation between products, plans, recipes, and varying levels of manufacturing containers (lots, wafers, die, etc.).

+ Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution.

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**Salary Range:** $127,000 - $199,600

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.