Material Process Engineer – Aerospace (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Material Process Engineers at Palmdale, CA, with a 4/10 Mon-Thurs night schedule or 1st shift option. The role supports the Vehicle Engineering group on manned/unmanned aircraft programs; the M&P team handles daily shop floor activities.

Qualifications include a STEM bachelor’s (and possibly master’s) and ability to obtain government clearance. Strong communication, testing and material-process knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed Bachelor’s degree in STEM by December 2026.
• Master’s degree or 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience by December 2026.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Answer shop floor assist calls promptly.
• Collaborate with technicians on the shop floor daily.
• Read, interpret and write specification changes; prepare presentations and data tabulations.
• Assist and guide technicians in setup and processes to complete tasks.
• Write test plans and coordinate with test labs and data turnaround.
• Research and develop materials and their application processes.

Skills

Shop floor support

Read specs

Data tabulation

Test planning

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree or 2 years aero engineering experience

Tools

ASTM test procedures

Lab testing gear

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Material Process Engineers at Palmdale, CA, with a 4/10 Mon-Thurs night schedule or 1st shift option. The role supports the Vehicle Engineering group on manned/unmanned aircraft programs; the M&P team handles daily shop floor activities.

Qualifications include a STEM bachelor’s (and possibly master’s) and ability to obtain government clearance. Strong communication, testing and material-process knowledge are valued.