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
Breakout Groups
Welcome Reception sponsor - ControlSoft
Presentation
Lunch Sponsor - WGNSTAR
Presentation
Coffee Break
Social Event Sponsor - Highvac
Presentation
Open Forum Topics #2
Discussions
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
TBD
Q&A
Lunch
General Meeting Session #1
Welcome remarks & Updates
NGC to Present
Presentation
FOA DM Pannel Session – Topic TBD
EFC Gases Sponsor Presentation
Coffee Break #1
Sponsored by EFC Gases
Host FAB Overview
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
Microtronic Sponsor Presentation
Coffee Break #2
Sponsored by Microtronic
SEMI Foundation & University Panel
Technician Training Programs & Workforce Pathways
Lunch
General Meeting Session #3
TBD
TBD
NGC to Present
Coffee Break #3
Real-Time Wafer Dispatching for High-Mix Fabs: From Simple Rules to Generative Scheduling in Digital Twins
(Sean Mondesire, University of Central Florida)
SMCC
Smart MFG - Automation WG Update
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