Engineer or Principal Engineer Material & Process

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer (T02/T03) to research, analyze, and test materials for aerospace structures. Located in El Segundo, CA, this role involves developing tests, coordinating QA inspections, and interfacing with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

Requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in Materials Science or Chemistry, aerospace industry experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM and at least 2 years of relevant experience for Engineer Material & Process.
• Master's in STEM with no years of experience.
• Bachelor's in STEM and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 3 years, or PhD with no experience for Principal Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Support SCD team in developing composite and adhesively bonded structure test programs.
• Apply chemistry, physics, and mechanics to design and test materials.
• Assist in developing NDI reference standards for inspections.
• Coordinate with Design, Manufacturing and Quality to align materials and designs with production.
• Review engineering drawings and write fabrication work plans for composites.

Skills

Composite materials knowledge

NDI methods familiarity

Aerospace/defense experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM with no experience

PhD in STEM with no experience

Job description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Engineer Material & Process or Principal Engineer Material & Process to join our team of qualified diverse individuals.

This position will be located in El Segundo, CA.

A Material & Process Engineer (T02/T03) researches, analyzes, and tests materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in aeronautical structures, systems and subsystems.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Structural Certification Development (SCD) team in developing and executing Engineering Building Block (EBB) composite and adhesively bonded structure test programs.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and mechanics of materials to design and execute test programs, from fabrication of test specimens to post-testing failure analysis and data reduction of mechanical results to report results and key findings to stakeholders.
• Support in developing Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) composite reference standards to aid program production NDI inspections.
• This role works closely with Design, Program Manufacturing and Quality to ensure materials, processes, and designs closely match program production bonded joints and interfaces.
• This includes reviewing engineering drawings and shop aids, writing fabrication work plans for composite and bonded structures, overseeing fabrication in labs, and coordinating QA inspections (NDI, visual inspections, cross-sectional photomicrographic (PMG) analysis).
• Support materials and process development, characterization, and qualification for composite laminates, sandwich structures and adhesively bonded assemblies.
• Develop composite related materials and process specifications, design allowables and fabrication and assembly processes.
• Performs failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and prepares definition and requirement specifications.
• Reviews and approves subcontractor material processing procedures.
• Coordinates with test laboratory by writing test plans, evaluating vendor material products, documenting test results, and producing test reports along with briefing materials for aerospace grade composite material systems.
• Solves manufacturing problems and develops detailed M&P requirements from program requirements.
• Performs project management activities including developing cost estimates and schedules, and tracking progress and cost.

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic qualifications for an Engineer Material & Process include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience.
• Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Material & Process include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in developing, characterizing composites, writing test plans/documenting test results and producing test reports and briefings.
• Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience with polymer matrix composites, secondary reinforcement materials, film adhesives, bonding processes and mechanical and physical property testing.
• Familiarity with composite/bonded structure NDI methods (UT, thermography, radiography) and associated acceptance criteria.
• Working knowledge of industry specifications and standards (ASTM, AMS) relevant to composites.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Design, Stress, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

This position requires a current in-scope US Government Secret Clearance Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP clearance must be obtained within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Ability to work full-time onsite in El Segundo.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Materials Science or Chemistry from an accredited university.
• Aerospace & Defense Industry experience with an active US Government Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with composite materials allowables and strength retention factor development.
• Familiarity with NDI reference standard development and inspection technique correlation.
• Experience in presenting technical results to leadership and external customers.
• Experience authoring engineering reports/specifications.
• Familiarity with material and process optimization methods for producibility initiatives.
• Develop DOE test programs.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.