Principal Material Process Engineer 18025*

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Work/Life Solutions

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled professional to support the selection and application of EEEE components in military/space electronics programs. You will work with design and manufacturing teams to resolve qualification and test issues and ensure part compliance.

The role involves collaborating across supply chain and subcontractors, reviewing BOMs, and producing specifications. A relevant engineering background and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s; 1 year with PhD.
• Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing.
• Familiar with selection and application of EEEE components.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers to select and apply EEEE parts and PCBs.
• Create Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and vendors to resolve qualification and test issues.
• Review Bills of Materials, new part approvals, and part attributes in PLM.
• Support Supply Chain with procurement requirements and supplier selection.
• Assist Program Subcontractors with EEEE part requirements interpretation.

Skills

Component design experience

Supply chain liaison

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree

PhD (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

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.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Work with design engineers in selection and application of Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical (EEEE) parts, including Microcircuits, Connectors, Passive Devices, and Printed Circuit Boards
• Create Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet Program Requirements
• Work with manufacturing and Component vendors to resolve qualification, producibility, and test issues with parts and Circuit Card Assemblies
• Review Bill-of-Materials, new part approval requests, and part attributes in a Product Lifecycle Management System.
• Support Supply Chain with component procurement requirements, selection of suppliers, and resolution of procurement issues and related processes.
• Support Program Subcontractors with EEEE Part requirements interpretation and review of Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)

Position Benefits:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; 1 years with a PhD
• Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing
• Familiar with the selection and application of EEEE components
• 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Working knowledge of various NASA & Military Performance documents required for the selection and screening of Space, Military, DSSC, Non-Standard, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components, including MIL-PRF-38534 (Hybrids), MIL-PRF-38535 (microcircuits), MIL-PRF-19500 (semiconductors), MIL-PRF-123 (capacitors), MIL-PRF-55342 (resistors), MIL-PRF-39016 (relays), MIL-PRF-981(magnetics), IPC-6012 and MIL-PRF-31032 (Printed Circuit Boards)and various electrical interconnect systems.
• Experience with developing Source Control Drawings or Component Specifications for EEEE components
• Experience with developing and conducting qualification of EEEE components
• Working knowledge of Destructive Physical analysis (M1580), Failure Analysis, physics of failure, Root Cause & Corrective Action, component specifications, component screening & qualification, component application qualification, and related installation/assembly process specifications
• Experience with derating analysis of EEEE components
• Experience in parts, materials and process selection, manufacturing support, failure analysis, and processing of materials for space hardware
• Active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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 (