Principal/Sr Principal Materials and Process Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Caesars Head (SC); Hybrid; USD 103,600 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Materials and Processes Engineer to support the F-35 Center Fuselage and associated components. Candidates with a relevant STEM degree and experience in material testing are encouraged to apply.

The role offers on-site work with potential hybrid options and requires U.S. citizenship for government clearance. Candidates can expect a salary range reflecting their level of expertise, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience for Principal level, or 3 years with Master's, or 1 year with PhD.
• 8 years for Senior Principal level, or 6 years with Master's, or 4 years with PhD.
• Demonstrated experience with material testing and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support material and process integration and test development.
• Create documentation for processes as per specifications.
• Conduct troubleshooting of material failures.

Skills

Material testing and qualification

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Teamcenter

JDL

Fibersim

Catia

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required: Yes, type Secret. Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal/Sr. Principal Materials and Processes Engineer in El Segundo, CA. This position supports the F-35 Center Fuselage, ancillary parts manufacture, and post-delivery support.

Responsibilities

• Support material and process integration, test development, and execute various types of process oversight.
• Create and develop documentation for processes in accordance with provided Engineering and specifications.
• Conduct troubleshooting of material failures to resolve complex issues.
• Interact and coordinate with design, materials, and quality engineers responsible for sustaining manufacturing and sustainment of fielded units and support equipment.
• Serve as an interface between the operations & design organizations.
• Ensure material performance meets specified requirements and develop standard repairs.
• Proactively engage in overall material application on composite structure.
• Perform troubleshooting, document issues, and coordinate dispositions of MRB tags using tools such as Teamcenter, JDL, Fibersim, and Catia.
• Contribute to improvement of processes, design, and future sustainment efforts.
• Actively participate in Program Risk and Opportunity Management.

Working Conditions

The selected candidate will work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established, limited hybrid work is possible; scheduled telework days are approved by manager.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and experience:
  • Principal level – Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
  • Senior Principal level – Bachelor’s with 8 years, Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
• Demonstrated experience with material testing and qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP/SAR).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with film adhesives, carbon fiber, BMI, sealing aircraft components, primer and topcoat applications, and metallic structures.
• Supplier management experience.
• Experience with low-observable material, coating thickness verification, surface preparation, material reactivation, fairing compounds, and fastener fillers.
• New material integration and interface with production personnel.
• Government and customer interface experience.
• Root cause investigation and corrective action implementation.

Salary Range

• Principal Level: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
• Senior Principal Level: $129,300.00 - $193,300.00

Benefits

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 personal business.

Employment Practices

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.