Material Process Engineer / Principal Material Process Engineer - 14973 - R10195670

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Material Process Engineer to support innovative projects. The role involves collaborating on materials selection, leading qualifications, and managing product data. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

401k

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 2 years experience for Material Process Engineer, 5 years for Principal Engineer.
• US citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on non-metallic materials selection and application.
• Lead qualifications of new materials and processes.
• Manage Bill-of-Materials and support supply chain activities.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in materials testing

Experience with component data

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Material Process Engineer / Principal Material Process Engineer - 14973 - R10195670

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Position Details

Location: Huntsville, AL or Manhattan Beach, CA
Relocation assistance may be available
Clearance Type: Secret
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Company Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives worldwide. We foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and fun, encouraging bold ideas and pioneering spirits. Join us to be part of history in the making.

Job Description

We are seeking a Material Process Engineer / Principal Material Process Engineer for our Defense Systems division, supporting the Sentinel program. This role is based in Huntsville, AL or Manhattan Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers on non-metallic materials selection and application, including environmental coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composites.
• Create specifications and source control documents to meet program requirements.
• Lead qualifications of new materials, components, processes, and aging studies to ensure service life requirements.
• Work with manufacturing and subcontractors to resolve qualification, producibility, and testing issues related to non-metallic parts.
• Manage Bill-of-Materials, new part requests, and product data in PLM systems.
• Support supply chain activities, including procurement and supplier selection.
• Tailor and allocate non-metallic requirements across system, subsystem, and unit levels.
• Assist subcontractors with data interpretation and review of data requirements lists.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, paid time off, wellness resources, and discounts. The standard work schedule is a 9/80, providing every other Friday off. Role may include relocation assistance.

Qualifications

Material Process Engineer Level (T02):

• Bachelor's degree in STEM from an accredited university and 2 years of experience (or none with a Master's).

Principal Material Process Engineer Level (T03):

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or 3 with a Master's, or 4 with a PhD.

Minimum Requirements for Both Levels:

• US citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance within the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in materials testing, qualification, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with component data/drawings and application requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accelerated aging methodologies like Arrhenius.
• Familiarity with MIL standards related to missile programs and aerospace systems.
• Experience in failure analysis and component qualification processes.
• Active DOD Top-Secret clearance.

Compensation

Salary ranges from $77,600 to $150,500, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and long-term incentives.

Additional Information

Application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires U.S. citizenship for positions involving government clearance.