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

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 75,100 - 139,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office seeks a Materials & Processes Engineer specializing in composite materials for airframe structures in Iuka, MS. This role is 2nd shift focused on performance analysis and development of materials for engineering design.

Ideal candidates will have a BS or MS in a STEM field and relevant experience in composite fabrication. Key benefits include competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience in aircraft composite materials.
• Minimum experience of 3-5 years depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of material failures.
• Generate test plans and reports.
• Develop and analyze material properties.

Skills

Composite fabrication and design

Repair processes for aerospace structures

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

BS or MS in STEM discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Materials & Processes Engineer (Principal Materials & Processes Engineer – 2nd Shift) specializing in composite materials for airframe structures. The role is located in Iuka, MS and requires the candidate to work 2nd shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of material failures and provide effective solutions to production composite issues.
• Generate test plans and reports.
• Analyze, research, design and develop materials and their related fabrication and application processes to optimize materials for engineering design of structures, systems and subsystems.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics and material behavior to develop non‑metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Develop, analyze and apply material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.
• Conduct material analyses, including failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
• Travel to subcontractor locations as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with composite fabrication and design on aircraft.
• Experience with repair processes for composite materials used in aerospace structures.
• Principal M&P Engineer (level 3) requires a minimum of a BS in a STEM discipline with at least 5 years of experience, including a background in composite materials for airframe structures, OR a MS in a STEM discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, M&P Engineer (level 2) requires a minimum of a BS in a STEM discipline with at least 2 years of experience, including a background in composite materials for airframe structures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required clearances and perform the role on 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree discipline in Materials Science or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and accomplish them simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with military specifications and standards.
• Experience interfacing with a military customer.

Salary and Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 – $112,700.00.
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 – $139,900.00.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and in some cases, long‑term incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Legal Information and Equal Opportunity

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain restricted positions. EEO and pay transparency statement available upon request.