Non-Metallics Materials Engineer Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Non-Metallics Materials Engineer Level 3 or 4 to provide materials engineering expertise for marine systems. The role covers elastomeric materials, paints, coatings, adhesives, and composites, with an emphasis on forming, characterization, and bonding, and adherence to military standards.

Onsite work with flexible hours, occasional weekend support during production events, and roughly 10% travel yearly. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5 years relevant work experience or Master’s with 3 years
• Experience in a laboratory environment
• Strong experience with elastomeric materials, paints, coatings, adhesives, and composites
• Knowledge of non-metallic materials testing standards

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior staff to provide materials engineering input during design.
• Provide engineering technical guidance during production quality concerns.
• Own root-cause and failure analysis investigations.
• Perform mechanical characterization and tribology techniques.
• Conduct chemical and thermal characterization testing.
• Review and approve supplier manufacturing procedures.
• Manage material documentation in product lifecycle system.
• Support material recertification activities and shelf life control.

Skills

Elastomeric materials

Paints and coatings

Adhesives and composites

Engineering design practices

Education

B.S. in STEM (5y exp)

M.S. in STEM (3y exp)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

This position is for a Non-Metallics Materials Engineer Level 3 or 4 within Northrop Grumman’s Marine Systems Materials Engineering and Test Laboratory (METL) department. This is a fast-paced environment where the team provides materials engineering expertise and laboratory services to our Sunnyvale production factory, design engineering, partner suppliers, and Navy & Shipyard customers. This position will provide support across all of Marine System’s product lines. An ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong technical understanding of non-metallic materials, including the physical and chemical properties of elastomers, plastics, adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and paints. This position requires a practical understanding of the forming, characterization, and adhesive bonding as well as a working knowledge of common commercial and military standards for non-metallic materials. Prior experiences supporting U.S. Department of War contracts is beneficial, but not required.

This position requires a regular and onsite presence in Sunnyvale, CA; however, working hours and days are flexible. First shift support will be required during onboarding and training with the option to transition to other shifts with experience. Occasional weekend support will be required during significant production events. These are expected roughly four times per year. This position is expected to require 10% percent travel during a typical year in support of program activities, conferences, industry events, and/or training purposes.

Regular Activities In This Role Will Include The Following

• Collaborating with more senior members of staff to provide materials engineering expertise during design.
• Engineering technical guidance and oversight when quality concerns arise during production.
• Own and contribute to root-cause/failure analysis investigations
• Mechanical characterization & tribology techniques
• Chemical & thermal characterization techniques
• Review and approval of supplier manufacturing procedures.
• Managing material documentation in our product life cycle management system.
• Supporting and oversite of production material recertification activities.
• Supporting campus shelf life control processes for consumables.
• Working with and providing guidance to test engineers on characterization activities.
• Regular collaboration with design engineering, advanced development, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and the internal environmental, health and safety teams.

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

This position may filled at a Non-Metallics Materials Engineer Level 3 or a Non-Metallics Materials Engineer Level 4 based on the qualifications listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years relevant work experience.
• Laboratory Environment experience required.
• Strong experience with elastomeric materials, paints, coatings, adhesives, and composite materials. Includes manufacturing/processing methodologies, application, and characterization techniques.
• Strong experience with engineering design best practices.
• Knowledge of common commercial non-metallics methods and testing standards.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications For Level 4

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 6 years relevant work experience.
• Laboratory Environment experience required.
• Strong experience with elastomeric materials, paints, coatings, adhesives, and composite materials. Includes manufacturing/processing methodologies, application, and characterization techniques.
• Strong experience with engineering design best practices.
• Knowledge of common commercial non-metallics methods and testing standards.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.