Staff Factory Automation Systems Engineer (PR942)

$157,500 - $247,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Linthicum Heights, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Staff Factory Automation Systems Engineer will be responsible for architecting and developing custom solutions to enhance factory automation systems at Northrop Grumman. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team to integrate software solutions, analyze system requirements, and implement effective automation strategies. The engineer will work on high-performance computing systems, ensuring that innovative technologies are effectively utilized in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop custom solutions to bridge the gap between COTS software packages and internal applications.
• Define requirements, author code, test and deploy custom solutions to factory automation systems.
• Analyze needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems, and develop technical, structural, and organizational specifications.
• Work with suppliers to implement application suggestions and demonstrate early success with minimum viable product proofing.
• Perform root cause analysis for application failures and implement solutions.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of software programming, concepts of Software Engineering or Systems Engineering specifically software integration.
• Experience in modern programming languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.).
• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to execute independently and with a small team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance per business requirements.
• Experience in high volume automated manufacturing microelectronics or semiconductor fabs.
• Experience working with SECS/GEM protocol and other SEMI standards utilized in factory automation.
• Experience with Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development.
• Highly skilled in modern programming languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.).
• Understands the differences in data representation between products, plans, recipes, and varying levels of manufacturing containers (lots, wafers, die, etc.).
• Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business