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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) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Semiconductor Test and Assembly Senior Engineering Manager who will be accountable and responsible for technical, management, and customer activities associated with foundry semiconductor device assembly and test (wafer, die, package formats).\nThis position is located at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, and Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development, such as Superconducting Electronics and Super-Lattice Castellated Field-Effect Transistors (SLCFET). Our devices enable Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, airborne radars, and space systems.\nJoin us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in production, R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, and test and assembly of both ATL internal wafers and outsourced devices in multiple form factors.\nJob Summary:\nThe Semiconductor Test and Assembly Senior Engineering Manager reports directly to the Director of ATL and serves as a manager of managers for all Test and Assembly engineering activities within the ATL Foundry. This leader works closely with numerous ATL groups (including Program Management, Product Engineering, Test and Assembly operations and planning, Wafer Process Integration), and customer/partner groups (including Design Engineering and Program groups). You will be responsible for:\nDefining technical direction and overseeing execution across semiconductor test and assembly engineering (wafer, die, and package levels).\nManaging staffing, employee tasking, performance, development, and succession planning.\nLeading project management, budget oversight, capital planning, and program/engineering interface activities.\nEnsuring on-time delivery, quality, and full compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.\nDriving continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures and defining and executing organizational growth strategies and goals.\nStrong collaboration with cross-functional partners to deliver product per requirements (schedule, cost, quality), including implementing efficient, effective approaches that reduce costs and increase productivity.\nWorking with internal and external customers to shape the technology roadmap, identify and secure funding opportunities, and support sales efforts to achieve the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and a minimum of 10 years (Master’s degree with 6 years) related experience in semiconductor operations, manufacturing, engineering, and/or program management.\nMinimum of 10 years in relevant leadership or functional management roles.\nStrong technical background in microelectronics test (RFIC, digital & analog, mixed signal, high power RF amplifiers) and assembly (wafer dicing/sorting, die attach, wire bonding, lidding, reliability testing) engineering disciplines\nCollaborative leaders who set priorities effectively, communicate clearly, are resourceful, customer-focused, and uphold ethics and integrity. \nAble to balance cost, schedule, and quality while fostering innovation and positive employee relations.\nAbility to clarify organizational priorities, manage external pressures, and execute complex project plans and initiatives.\nSkill in negotiating technical scope and schedules with technical and non-technical collaborators.\nStrong business and financial acumen.\nStrong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).\nU.S. Citizenship required\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\n12 years of relevant experience, Master or Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Science\nAdvanced expertise in multiple areas of semiconductor device process and characterization technologies, especially those relevant to test and assembly.\nAdvanced experience with manufacturing excellence, Lean/Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies.\nExperience capturing new business through cross-functional collaboration.\nEffectiveness in managing customer relationships, prioritization, and delegation.\nStrong interpersonal, critical thinking, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate across all organizational levels.\nActive Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00The 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. 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