RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customer's requirements. TRAVEL: 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. t 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of **Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer** to support advanced technology development programs. This position is located at the **Linthicum, MD** location. **_This is a dual level requisition which can be filled as a_** **Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer** **What You’ll get to Do:** + Support integration and setup of process control tools, including Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Advanced Process Control (APC), Statistical Process Control (SPC), out of control corrective action system (OCAP) and a Recipe Management System (RMS), for a new superconducting electronics wafer fabrication line + Define and maintain implementation schedules for process control systems, identify road blocks and potential solutions by working with internal team and external vendors + Perform requirements elicitation and collaborate with stakeholders on initial setup of process control modules + Create acceptance test plans with the team based off inputs from the process engineering organization + Apply systems engineering best practices, principles, and concepts to architectures within a manufacturing context + Identify industry trends, best in class solutions and evaluate with internal stakeholders for continuous improvement opportunities + Work collaboratively with other engineering team members **Basic Qualifications for Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer:** + A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD + Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross functionally within a team + Familiarity with SPC and 6-sigma concepts for process development + Strong skills in problem solving / troubleshooting and demonstrated problem solving in high volume manufacturing + Has worked with process quality systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, and/or RMS + Understands engineering control plans used to ensure quality of process and tool health + Must be willing to work on site 100% of time + Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required + This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen + Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements **Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer:** + A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD + Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross functionally within a team + Familiarity with SPC and 6-sigma concepts for process development + Strong skills in problem solving / troubleshooting and demonstrated problem solving in high volume manufacturing + Has worked with process quality systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, and/or RMS + Understands engineering control plans used to ensure quality of process and tool health + Must be willing to work on site 100% of time + Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required + This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen + Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements **Preferred Qualifications:** + Active US government security clearance per business requirements + Experience with modern automated quality systems in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab + Deep understanding of advanced process control systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, RMS, automated data collection, etc. + Experience with SECS/GEM communication protocol + Experience in semiconductor manufacturing lines and/or R&D microelectronics manufacturing + Experience with new fab or factory systems startups + Knowledge of statistical methods and tools (e.g., JMP, SPACE) + Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) in a process development context + Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution + Six-sigma green belt or black certification Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00 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. 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.