Architect custom solutions to bridge the gap between COTS software packages and internal applications Collaborate with COTS vendor 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 develops technical, structural, and organizational specifications Perform root cause analysis for application failures and implement solutions A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with a master's degree, or 7 years of experience 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, concepts of Software Engineering 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 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 Strong understanding of network architecture and concepts. Experience with message-based communications protocol (AMQP, MQTCC, etc.) and with message-oriented middleware systems (Apache - ActiveMQ, Kafka, Pulsar; RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service). Experience with multi-threading and socket programming. Familiarity with factory automation modes, i.e. ‘Manual', ‘Semi-Auto', ‘Full-Auto'. Skilled in modern programing languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.) Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software tools, i.e. Atlassian tools stack - Jira, Confluence.