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.
One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. MDA is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Manufacturing & Process Modeling Systems Engineer with experience developing robust simulation models and collaborating with technical stakeholders to evaluate and improve manufacturing and test capacity to support our innovative emerging supercomputing technologies at MDA.
What You'll Get to Do:

Improve manufacturing processes and throughput through detailed modeling, research and evaluation of relevant commercially available tools and equipment, risk assessment, new design producibility reviews, and direct communication with technical stakeholders.
* Develop, vet, and document, robust simulation models to validate and optimize production systems and manufacturing floor logistics in a 3D visualization environment.
* Interface with talented manufacturing operators, test teams, and technical leads to gather necessary data to build and assess models.
* Participate in the generation and review of manufacturing modeling artifacts.
* Collaborate closely with a small, dynamic team to advance model development, guided by an experienced senior modeling systems engineer.
This position is contingent on clearance.
This position will serve on-site in Linthicum / Annapolis Junction, MD.
This position can be filled as a Principal Manufacturing & Process Modeling Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Manufacturing & Process Modeling Systems Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing & Process Modeling Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant experience
* Experience in at least one of the major 3D Simulation tools (Plant Simulation, Process Simulate, NX Line Designer, Catia, or similar)
* Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML).
* Demonstrated experience with the MS Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Word, Project, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.
* Strong ability to communicate cross-functionally across multiple engineering disciplines and operations.
* Clearance: Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain an Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Manufacturing & Process Modeling Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of relevant experience
* Experience in at least one of the major 3D Simulation tools (Plant Simulation, Process Simulate, NX Line Designer, Catia, or similar)
* Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML).
* Demonstrated experience with the MS Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Word, Project, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.
* Strong ability to communicate cross-functionally across multiple engineering disciplines and operations.
* Clearance: Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain an Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications of Principal / Sr. Principal Manufacturing & Process Modeling Systems Engineer:

Demonstrated ability to create flexible, robust models that can be adapted and iterated upon to satisfy evolving requirements.
* Experience with microelectronics fabrication and testing processes, tools, facilities, equipment, etc., or similar processes
* Experience modeling or working in manufacturing plants, to understand manufacturing, plans, schedules, throughput, engineering documentation, and corrective measures.
* Experience interpreting and applying requirements from SOW, IMS, PBS, and other contractual milestones.
* Experience in at least one of the major 3D Modeling tools (NX, Solidworks, Catia, others...) and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining.
* Experience using the Atlassian product suite (i.e., Jira, Confluence) in an agile environment.
* Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (UAF).
* Master's degree or PhD in STEM
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Salary Range: $102,400 - $160,900
Salary Range 2: *$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.