Materials & Processes Engineer/Principal Engineer (Composites) - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Travel 10% of the time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with a background in composite materials for airframe structures. The role involves root-cause analysis of material failures, test plan development, and design optimization of non-metallic processing for aerospace structures.

Responsibilities include applying material science principles, developing processing specs, and collaborating with subcontractors. A DoD Secret clearance and SAP access may be required for the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in STEM with background in composite materials for airframe structures.
• Experience with composite fabrication and design on aircraft.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret and SAP clearances.

Responsibilities

• Performs root cause analysis of material failures and provides solutions for production composite issues.
• Generates test plans and reports.
• Analyzes and develops materials and processes for structures and subsystems.
• Applies chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop processing specs.
• Develops material properties and design allowables and quality specs.
• Reviews subcontractor material processing procedures and may travel to sites.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Military customer experience

Education

BS in STEM with 2+ years in composites

BS in STEM with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years in composites

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for start

Yes.

Clearance Type

Secret.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs root cause analysis of material failures, provides effective solutions to production composite issues
• Generates test plans & reports
• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop non-metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes
• Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications
• Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications
• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures
• May travel to subcontractor locations

Basic Qualifications

(This requisition may be filled at either level based on qualifications below)

• M&P Engineer (level 2) requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience to include a background in composite materials for airframe structures
• Principal M&P Engineer (level 3) requires a minimum of a BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience to include a background in composite materials OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience to include a background in composite materials for airframe structures
• Experience with composite fabrication and design on aircraft
• Experience with repair processes composite materials used in aerospace structures
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance prior to start
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance
• Ability to perform this role 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree discipline in Materials Science or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutionsExperience with military specs and standards
• Experience interfacing with a military customer

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00

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.

Application Process

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.