Materials and Process Engineer 2/3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer in Woodland Hills, CA. This role involves defining engineering requirements and supporting design reviews for product development. Applicants should have a background in materials science and engineering, with experience in manufacturing processes.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and the ability to work full-time onsite. The salary range is between $83,400 and $125,200, with various benefits available.

Qualifications

• 2 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's in a STEM field.
• Knowledge of materials testing methods and lab techniques.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills.

Responsibilities

• Define engineering requirements for materials and processes.
• Support engineering design reviews and failure analyses.
• Communicate technical findings to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Materials Science

Engineering Design

Metallurgy

Manufacturing Processes

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's or PhD in Materials Science or Engineering

Tools

Metallographic techniques

Engineering software

Job description

Materials and Process Engineer – Woodland Hills, CA

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: Secret. Travel: 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support definition of engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies used in product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Qualify new materials (adhesives/epoxies/coatings), parts and processes to meet requirements and manage test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements.
• Support engineering design reviews and participate in failure analyses for Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), metallic parts, and processes.
• Assist in supplier qualification activities and respond to routine supplier technical inquiries; elevate complex supplier or production issues.
• Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of tool, material, part, or process failures; recommend corrective actions for senior review.
• Coordinate and support lab activities (metallography, hardness, tensile, NDT/NDI) and compile test data for interpretation and disposition.
• Use project management practices to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements for assigned tasks while incorporating EHS, LEAN, and Quality principles into materials/process work, lab activities, and procedures.
• Support creation and revision of material/process specifications, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and test plans; ensure alignment with Northrop Grumman and industry requirements.
• Support investigations of non‑conformances and supplier deviations; collect evidence, perform basic root‑cause analysis, and draft corrective action recommendations.
• Maintain engineering records (test reports, engineering orders) and support configuration control and design reviews as required.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, frequently interacting with manufacturing floors, supplier facilities, and testing laboratories.
• Occasional travel to supplier sites, test facilities, and other Northrop Grumman locations may be required.
• Must comply with Northrop Grumman security, health, and safety policies.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM discipline, preferably in Materials Science and Engineering; 0 years of Material Science and Engineering experience.
• Masters engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Practical knowledge of adhesives and epoxies, metallurgy for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, heat treatment basics, corrosion/fatigue fundamentals, and common materials testing methods.
• Hands‑on exposure to metallographic sample preparation and basic lab techniques (cutting, polishing, etching, hardness).
• 2+ years of manufacturing processes (welding/brazing, plating/coating) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications related to Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), metallic materials and processing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active U.S.Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in Woodland Hills.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Materials and Process Engineer

• 5 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM discipline, preferably in Materials Science and Engineering.
• 3 years of Material Science and Engineering experience with Masters; 1 year with a PhD.
• Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
• Practical knowledge of adhesives and epoxies, metallurgy for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, heat treatment basics, corrosion/fatigue fundamentals, and common materials testing methods.
• Hands‑on exposure to metallographic sample preparation and basic lab techniques.
• 2+ years of manufacturing processes (welding/brazing, plating/coating) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active U.S.Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in Woodland Hills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or polymer engineering.
• PhD in material science or materials engineering.
• Strong desire to mentor and grow employees.
• Expert level first‑principle engineering knowledge of metals and materials.
• Knowledge of physical and mechanical properties as well as evaluation methods (tensile strength, hardness, fatigue, fracture toughness, creep, stress rupture, SEM, non‑destructive inspection, spectroscopy).
• Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following production processes: forging, casting, forming, coating, plating, heat treating, fusion welding, friction stir welding, EB welding, additive manufacturing, and composite manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience in a high‑production manufacturing environment.
• Experience with technical review of materials processing and a sound understanding of the interaction between process variables and the resulting material performance.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, and highly competitive environment.
• Personality and drive to execute in a scrappy entrepreneurial environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of interacting with and conveying concepts within all levels of our organization.
• Strong academic foundation coupled with hands‑on experience.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 – $125,200.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.