Microelectronic Technician 2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.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 sector is seeking a Microelectronic Technician to join our team in Apopka, FL. The Technician will perform a variety of technical, chemical, and photolithography duties with the development, processing, and control of semi-conductor material and devices.
What You’ll Get To Do:
- Run fabrication equipment for processing semi-conductor materials and devices under the guidance of process documentation which includes the set-up and operation of a variety of standard and special solid state processing equipment. This includes performing various chemical, physical, photographic, and packaging processes such as deposition, evaporations and etching of materials, metals plating, wafer dicing /thinning, and making/requesting adjustments based upon the knowledge of process and procedures, and monitoring equipment when applicable.
- Examine processes such as resist/develop processing, photo exposure, metallization and etching to determine quality of process to locate defects. Determine and discuss with engineer possible improvement in process or equipment to remedy defects.
- Interpret SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts to react to out-of-control conditions to maintain process control. Prepare reports or parts of reports following established patterns. Covering work assignments such as preparing masks, operating photographic equipment and development of photographic requirements.
- Placing lots on hold, based on engineering guidance, disposition lots and document in MES. Performing tasks such as running split lots for engineering, ensuring special processing is consistent and on time. Performing gage R&R (Repeatable & Reproducibility) studies for metrology equipment.
- Manipulate the wafers in a FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pod) to 25 pounds and with a wand as applicable to lift, hold, move and manipulate.
Basic Qualifications for the Microelectronic Technician:
- High school graduate or recognized equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant electronics manufacturing work experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with a major in physical science.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience running semiconductor process equipment and metrology equipment.
- Experience in data collection and interpretation.
- 1 year of semiconductor (cleanroom) manufacturing experience
- Wafer handling experience, placing lots on hold and disposition of held material.
- Security 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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00The 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.