Aerospace Materials & Processes Engineer (Composite)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Travel 10% of the time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with a background in composite materials for airframe structures. The role involves root-cause analysis of material failures, test plan development, and design optimization of non-metallic processing for aerospace structures.

Responsibilities include applying material science principles, developing processing specs, and collaborating with subcontractors. A DoD Secret clearance and SAP access may be required for the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in STEM with background in composite materials for airframe structures.
• Experience with composite fabrication and design on aircraft.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret and SAP clearances.

Responsibilities

• Performs root cause analysis of material failures and provides solutions for production composite issues.
• Generates test plans and reports.
• Analyzes and develops materials and processes for structures and subsystems.
• Applies chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop processing specs.
• Develops material properties and design allowables and quality specs.
• Reviews subcontractor material processing procedures and may travel to sites.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Military customer experience

Education

BS in STEM with 2+ years in composites

BS in STEM with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years in composites

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with a background in composite materials for airframe structures. The role involves root-cause analysis of material failures, test plan development, and design optimization of non-metallic processing for aerospace structures.

Responsibilities include applying material science principles, developing processing specs, and collaborating with subcontractors. A DoD Secret clearance and SAP access may be required for the position.