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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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Process Engineering Manager to join our team at the Space Park Foundry (SPF) in Manhattan Beach, CA. At SPF we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for both internal and commercial customers, as well as for emerging technology programs. Our Space Park semiconductor foundry supports various production microelectronics technologies, including Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide, Silicon Carbide, and Gallium Nitride. Additionally, we drive cutting-edge technology development in areas such as 3D Heterogeneous Integration, semiconductor materials, manufacturing processes, and advanced transistors. These advanced technological capabilities are crucial performance differentiators for many of Northrop Grumman’s ground, avionic, and space systems.

As a Process Engineering Manager, you will be leading and supporting the Semiconductor Process Department and will be reporting to the Manager of the Semiconductor Process Department.

In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:

· Provide leadership and direction to process engineers to execute engineer tasks

· Manage employee performance (including engagement strategies for both higher and lower performers)

· Act as the first point of contact for technical issues and will make decisions to ensure the quality and schedule of programs

· Participate in recruiting and hiring, day to day support for engineering team

· Provide inputs and make decisions on capital budget

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience.

· Experience with Semiconductor process manufacturing in the lab.

· Direct experience on the semiconductor processes on GaAs/InP/GaN wafers.

· Prior experience leading or managing a team of minimum 8-10 people.

· US Citizenship required.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience managing teams including setting up the goals and end year performance assessment.

· Experience on semiconductor process to trouble shotting on process issues and develop new process for new technologies

· Experience of working with other section heads to improve production efficiency and will lead the team to achieve the affordability goal

· Experience with training process engineers to document processes, implement processes, and train the technicians

· Experience working on the following technologies: GaAs HEMT/HBT, InP HEMT and TF2/TF4, and GaN HEMT technologies.

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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.

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