Principal / Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer - 14698*

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role involves working on non-metallic materials for the Sentinel program, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams. Applicants should have a degree in STEM and relevant experience, along with a DoD Secret Clearance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience for Principal Engineer or 8 years for Sr. Principal Engineer.
• US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers on non-metallic materials systems.
• Lead qualifications of new materials and processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve test issues.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in materials testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Job Description

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Type: Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

About Northrop Grumman

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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer. This position is located in Huntsville, AL or Manhattan Beach, CA and supports the Sentinel program.

Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers in the selection and application of non-metallic materials systems, including environmental coatings, adhesives, sealants, composite materials, and supporting hardware.
• Create Material, Process, and Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet Program Requirements.
• Lead and conduct qualifications of new materials/components, processes, and aging studies to meet program service life.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and subcontractors to resolve qualification, producibility, and test issues related to non-metallic parts.
• Manage Bill-of-Materials, new part requests, part objects, and attributes in a Product Lifecycle Management System.
• Support Supply Chain with procurement requirements, supplier selection, and related issues.
• Tailor and allocate non-metallic requirements to system, subsystem, and unit level specifications.
• Assist Program Subcontractors with non-metallic part requirements and review of Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).

Benefits

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

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

Work Schedule & Relocation

This position follows a 9/80 schedule, allowing every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Qualifications

For Principal Material Process Engineer (Level T03):

• Bachelor's degree in STEM from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 3 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD.

For Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer (Level T04):

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, or 6 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD.

Common Requirements:

• US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance (current within the last 6 years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in materials testing, qualification, and manufacturing processes.
• Development of component data/drawings and application of parts to meet objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accelerated aging methodologies like Arrhenius.
• Knowledge of MIL standards related to missile programs and aerospace systems.
• Experience with failure analysis and space application specifications.
• Active DOD Top-Secret clearance.

Salary Range

Range 1: $95,800 - $150,500

Range 2: $119,200 - $187,300

Salary offers depend on experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and long-term incentives.

Application Process

The application period is estimated at 20 days from posting, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For full EEO and pay transparency info, visit our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.