Principal​/Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer R10204440

Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer (209949) - R

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Location: Linthicum, MD

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

Northrop Grumman is seeking candidates to support advanced technology development programs in Mission Systems. The position is located in Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Architect custom solutions to bridge the gap between COTS software packages and internal applications
• Collaborate with COTS vendors to optimize and make key decisions regarding Equipment Automation deployment and configuration
• Define requirements, author code, test and deploy custom solutions to factory automation systems
• Characterize semiconductor equipment automation to meet CIM Automation Mode requirements
• Set communication protocols and network configurations on network devices (Modbus/TCP, AMQP, MQTT, etc.)
• Author technical documentation that outlines equipment integration and factory automation to technical and non-technical individuals
• Analyze needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems, and develop technical, structural, and organizational specifications
• Perform root cause analysis for application failures and implement solutions

This is a dual level requisition which can be filled as a Principal or Sr Principal Factory Automation Engineer.

Basic Qualifications For Principal Factory Automation Engineer

• A degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 0 years with a PhD
• Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross-team
• Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing microelectronics or semiconductor fabs
• Experience working with SECS/GEM protocol (SECS-I & SECS-II messaging)
• Understanding of software programming and concepts of Software or Systems Engineering specifically software integration
• Experience with supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities
• Must be willing to work on site 100% of the time
• Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
• U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Basic Qualifications For Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer

• A degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a PhD
• Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross-team
• Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing microelectronics or semiconductor fabs
• Experience working with SECS/GEM protocol (SECS-I & SECS-II messaging)
• Understanding of software programming and concepts of Software or Systems Engineering specifically software integration
• Experience with supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities
• Must be willing to work on site 100% of the time
• Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
• 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
• Strong understanding of network architecture and concepts
• Experience with message-based communications protocols (AMQP, MQTT, etc.) and message-oriented middleware systems (e.g., Apache Active
  
  MQ, Kafka, Pulsar, Rabbit
  
  MQ, IBM MQ, TIBCO EMS)
• Experience with multi-threading and socket programming
• Familiarity with factory automation modes (Manual, Semi-Auto, Full-Auto)
• Programming skills (Python, SQL, R, etc.)
• Experience with Applied Materials Smart Factory CIM solution
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence)

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The salary ranges are guidelines and may vary by scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, holidays, and PTO.

Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for roles with government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit

Notes

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing