July 28, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Time
8:00 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Location
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
United States
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems – Fab Overview
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies. Its differentiated battle management and cyber solutions provide timely, mission‑enabling information and superior situational awareness to protect the United States and its global allies.
Supporting these capabilities is Northrop Grumman’s advanced fabrication facility, designed to enable flexible and efficient semiconductor manufacturing:
- Fab size: 88,000 square feet
- Wafer capability: 4-inch to 8-inch wafers
- Level of automation: In-tool automation
- Manufacturing environment: Hybrid, supporting both paperless and paper-based processes
This combination of mission‑focused technology development and adaptable fabrication infrastructure enables Northrop Grumman to support both innovation and production requirements for critical defense systems.
Agenda
FOA Events - July 28, 2026
Golf Event
Timbers at Troy
6100 Marshalee Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
Women of FOA (WFOA) - Meeting, Dinner & Social Event
Timbers at Troy
6100 Marshalee Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
FOA - In-Town Early - Gathering
Loch Bar - Baltimore
240 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
FOA Inside the Fab - July 29, 2026
Device Maker Morning Meeting
Will be held at:
Northrop Grumman – Pioneer Hall
1745A West Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Registration check-in
Gathering - Coffee & Assorted Pastries
Meeting Start
Introductions, Agenda Review, Sponsor Recognition, Next Meetings
Open Forum Topics #1
Welcome Reception sponsor
Presentation
Coffee Break
Presentation
Social Event sponsor
Presentation
Open Forum Topics #2
Lunch sponsor
Presentation
Lunch
For Lunch - Please head to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport 890 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum, MD 21090
Solution Provider Morning Meeting
Will be held at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
890 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum, MD 21090
Registration check in
Gathering - Coffee & Assorted Pastries
DM Annual Survey
Coffee Break
FOA EU
Q&A
Lunch
General Meeting Session #1
Welcome remarks & Updates
NGC
Presentation
Coffee Break #1
FOA DM Pannel Session – Topic TBD
FOA DM Pannel Session – Topic TBD
Host Fab Tour & DM Feedback
Please proceed to the FAB to begin the tour.
SPs are free to leave after the tour.
Welcome Networking Reception - Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
5001 Washington Blvd.
Halethorpe, MD 21227
FOA Inside the Fab - July 30, 2026
General Meeting Session #2
Gathering - Coffee & Assorted Pastries
Welcome remarks
CHIPS/NIST Office Presentation
SEMI Advocacy Presentation
Sponsor Presentation
Coffee Break #2
SEMI Foundation & University Panel
SEMI Foundation & College Panel
Lunch
General Meeting Session #3
TBD
TBD
TBD
Coffee Break #3
Automated Wafer Dispatching Through Greedy Multi-Heuristic Scheduling in High-Mix Low Volume Fabs
(Sean Mondesire, University of Central Florida)
Smart Mfg. SEMI
Wrap-up & feedback
Social Event - TOPGOLF
TOPGOLF
1411 Warner St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Hotel Recommendations:
Please note - we do not have special rates with the hotels listed below:
Closest to Pioneer Hall Meeting Space on 1754A W Nursery Road (Where DM Only Morning meeting will be held):
BWI Airport Marriott - 1743 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 BWI Airport Marriott
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport - 1739 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Hilton BWI
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport - 1741 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Close to the facilities but not “onsite” (DoubleTree is where the SP morning meeting and all General Sessions will be held):
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport 890 Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 DoubleTree Hotel near BWI
Hyatt Place Baltimore/BWI Airport 940 International Drive, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Hyatt Place Baltimore/BWI Airport
The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport – BWI 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport - BWI