Materials Process Engineer Level 3 or 4

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 103,600 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Materials Process Engineer (Level 3 or 4) for the Marine Systems Materials Engineering and Test Laboratory in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves significant metallographic analyses and laboratory testing responsibilities.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, alongside substantial relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant work experience for Level 3 or 8 years for Level 4.
• Experience in laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of NavSea weld codes and commercial testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallographic samples and conduct analyses.
• Develop and specify material properties and methods.
• Execute failure analyses and define material requirements.

Skills

Metallographic inspection

Optical microscopy

SEM-EDS analysis

Wet-chemistry etching

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

FTIR

Rheology testing

XRF

Carbon/Sulfur Analysis

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Materials Process Engineer Level3 or4 at the Marine Systems Materials Engineering and Test Laboratory (METL). The role is located onsite in Sunnyvale, CA. Relocation assistance may be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform metallographic sample preparation, wet‑chemistry etching, and analysis of ferrous alloys using optical microscopy, SEM‑EDS, hardness testing, XRF, carbon/sulfur analysis, borescopes, and load frames.
• Conduct non‑metallic laboratory tests (FTIR, thermal analysis, rheology, KF titration, paints/coatings).
• Develop, analyze, and specify material properties, processing methods, fabrication procedures, and design allowables for metallic, non‑metallic, and composite materials.
• Execute failure analyses, life‑prediction studies, and define material requirement specifications.
• Review and approve subcontractor material‑processing procedures and ensure compliance with commercial testing standards, material specifications, weld codes (NavSea preferred), and DoD lifecycle‑management processes.
• Provide technical leadership for designated laboratory areas.

Basic Qualifications for Level3

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree with 3 years relevant work experience.
• Laboratory environment experience required.
• Subject matter expertise in metallographic inspection and analysis of ferrous materials (sectioning, mounting, grinding, etching, light optical microscopy, SEM, hardness evaluations).
• Knowledge of common commercial testing standards, material specifications, and NavSea weld codes.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Level4

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree with 6 years relevant work experience.
• Laboratory environment experience required.
• Subject matter expertise in metallographic inspection and analysis of ferrous materials (sectioning, mounting, grinding, etching, light optical microscopy, SEM, hardness evaluations).
• Knowledge of common commercial testing standards, material specifications, and NavSea weld codes.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with non‑metallic laboratory processes such as FTIR, thermal analysis, rheology, KF titration, and paints/coatings tests.
• Experience with DoD processes and lifecycle‑management procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00.
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 – $193,900.00.
• Base salary determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skill, and market conditions.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and for certain positions, Long‑Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

EEO Statement

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.