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

Northrop Grumman; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 75,100 - 139,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Shift differential

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Materials & Processes Engineer in Iuka, MS. This role specializes in composite materials for airframe structures and includes responsibilities like root cause analysis and material development.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $75,100 - $139,900, with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience for level 2, 5 years for level 3.
• Experience with military specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of material failures.
• Generate test plans and reports.
• Analyze and develop materials for engineering design.

Skills

Composite fabrication and design

Root cause analysis

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Problem analysis and solution development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an experienced Materials & Processes Engineer / Principal Materials & Processes Engineer - 2nd Shift specializing in composite materials for airframe structures to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering organization. Position located in Iuka, MS.

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 solutions
• Experience with military specs and standards
• Experience interfacing with a military customer

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.

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.

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.