Support integration and setup of process control tools, including Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Advanced Process Control (APC), Statistical Process Control (SPC), out of control corrective action system (OCAP) and a Recipe Management System (RMS), for a new superconducting electronics wafer fabrication line Define and maintain implementation schedules for process control systems, identify road blocks and potential solutions by working with internal team and external vendors Perform requirements elicitation and collaborate with stakeholders on initial setup of process control modules Create acceptance test plans with the team based off inputs from the process engineering organization Apply systems engineering best practices, principles, and concepts to architectures within a manufacturing context Identify industry trends, best in class solutions and evaluate with internal stakeholders for continuous improvement opportunities Work collaboratively with other engineering team members A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with a master's degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD Principal Factory Process Control Systems Engineer:

A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with a master's degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross functionally within a team Familiarity with SPC and 6-sigma concepts for process development Strong skills in problem solving / troubleshooting and demonstrated problem solving in high volume manufacturing Has worked with process quality systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, and/or RMS Understands engineering control plans used to ensure quality of process and tool health Must be willing to work on site 100% of time Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements Active US government security clearance per business requirements Experience with modern automated quality systems in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab Deep understanding of advanced process control systems such as FDC, APC, SPC, RMS, automated data collection, etc. Experience with SECS/GEM communication protocol Experience in semiconductor manufacturing lines and/or R&D microelectronics manufacturing Experience with new fab or factory systems startups Knowledge of statistical methods and tools (e.g., JMP, SPACE) Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) in a process development context Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution Six-sigma green belt or black certification