Principal/Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 103,600 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is hiring a Materials and Process Engineer based in Palmdale, CA. The role involves implementing new materials and processes to support production, requiring expertise in engineering and the ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with relevant experience in material testing and qualifications. The job comes with competitive salary ranges and includes essential benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience for Principal Engineer role.
• Demonstrated experience with material qualification.
• Ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement new materials and processes for production.
• Support production teams in problem-solving.
• Analyze and develop materials for engineering designs.

Skills

Material testing

Microsoft Office Suite

Government clearance

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM discipline

Master's Degree in a related STEM discipline

Ph.D. in a related STEM discipline

Job description

Position

Materials and Process Engineer – Principal Engineer Material Process / Senior Principal Engineer Material Process

Location: Palmdale, CA

Relocation Assistance: may be available

Clearance Required: Yes (Secret)

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Responsibilities

Define, develop, implement, and transition new materials, processes, and technology solutions to support the assembly line.

Support implementation and streamlining of production applications including composites fabrication, bonding, liquid shim, part/assembly installation, coatings, etc.

Develop test plans, standard repairs, evaluate performance of materials and processes to verify efficiency.

Analyze, research, and develop materials and related application processes for engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems, and subsystems.

Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to investigate material issues and provide solutions.

Support production teams to identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure F35 contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained.

Handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Utilize project‑management skills to scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications – Principal:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 3 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Ph.D. in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with material testing and material qualification.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR).

Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Ph.D. in a related STEM discipline with 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with material testing and material qualification.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR).

Preferred Qualifications (both levels):

• Experience with film adhesives, carbon fiber, BMI, sealing aircraft components, primer and topcoat applications, and metallic structures.
• Experience with Supplier Management.
• Experience with low observable material, coating thickness verification, surface preparation, and 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

Primary Level: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00

Secondary Level: $129,300.00 – $193,300.00

Salary range is a general guideline; the actual offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, or a discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results. Directors or VP may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) 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.