Principal Material Process Engineer - 17401

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems seeks a Principal Material Process Engineer to join the Sentinel program in Huntsville, AL. You will manage part/ material design documentation, develop test strategies, and coordinate with systems and design engineers to ensure traceability across supplier sub-systems.

The role requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of related experience; DoD/SAP clearances may be needed. Relocation assistance may be available, with a 9/80 work schedule optional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university.
• Strong written and oral communication for test plans and briefing stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Perform full spectrum of design application parts management tasks within a Systems Engineering framework.
• Develop comprehensive test or data analysis strategies for large‑scale aerospace components.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, design engineers, PMs, reliability engineers and customers to ensure traceability of part, material and process documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management basics

Reading drawings & specs

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Minitab

QC tools

JIRA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE

Required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret.

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the time.

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.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Principal Material Process Engineer to join the Sentinel program in Huntsville, AL. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform full spectrum of design application parts management tasks on assigned system and sub‑systems to ensure streamlined risk identification, mitigation, and tracking of at‑risk component issues during design and manufacturing of weapon systems and equipment under a Systems Engineering framework.
• Develop comprehensive test or data analysis strategies for large‑scale aerospace and ground control system components.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts relative to part/material performance and service life estimation.
• Possess general knowledge of Systems Engineering, multi‑generational program system and/or subsystem development, and familiarity with supplier management.
• Work independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using literature review and testing as appropriate.
• Create, analyze, and produce roadmaps, impact, and issue reports and present data to stakeholders, customers, and upper management.
• Research specifications and standards to support part, material & process engineering processes being implemented across multiple internal and external supplier sub‑system designs and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain close coordination with several integrated product teams and provide detailed status to program leadership, as required.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, design engineers, project managers, reliability engineers, and external customers to establish clear part, material and process design documentation traceability to system performance.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication for test plans and briefing stakeholders.
• Project‑management basics (schedule, risk, resource coordination).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.
• Knowledge of material properties, process controls, and failure modes.
• Proficiency with test equipment (shakers, climate chambers, DMA, SEM, X‑ray, ultrasonic, etc.).
• Ability to use data‑analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, R, Minitab).
• Familiarity with quality‑system software (e.g., Minitab, QC tools, PLM).
• Ability to read, apply, and generate reports in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and aerospace standards.
• Experience in closely related field such as the DOE or automotive/medical device manufacturing and quality assurance is also acceptable.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests, MIL-STD-202 Test Methods for Electronic and Electrical Component Parts, MIL-STD-883 Test Methods and Procedures for Microcircuits, MIL-STD-105E / ISO?2859-1 Sampling Procedures for Inspection, MIL-STD-1540 Design and Development of Test Equipment or MIL-STD-31000 (formerly MIL-STD-310) Quality Assurance (QA) System Requirements.
• Understanding of process/procedure development, control, and improvement.
• Demonstrated passion for material properties, semiconductor electronics, corrosion, metallurgy, etc.
• Test Plan Writing and reviewing experience; negotiation soft skills.
• Familiar with Service Life Testing, reliability sampling, and failure analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience with high‑value customer presentations.
• Experience performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• NIST‑based calibration accreditation (ISO/IEC?17025).
• Proficiency with test equipment (shakers, climate chambers, DMA, FTIR, SEM, X‑ray, ultrasonic, etc.).

SALARY & BENEFITS

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 – $148,300.00. This range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining a base salary offer such as scope and responsibilities of the position and 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 reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Employees receive various benefits including health insurance coverage, 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.

ABOUT NORTHROP GRUMMAN

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever‑evolving needs of our customers worldwide.