Principal Survivability Materials Engineer - Secret Cleared

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Engineer for Survivability - Materials to enhance defense-system survivability through advanced materials. The role involves applying chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate issues and provide solutions for structures, systems, and subsystems.

On-site in Palmdale with up to 10% travel. Responsibilities include modeling, testing, and developing materials to optimize performance while integrating survivability

Qualifications

• Experience in Low Observable Materials and Processes (LO M&P).
• Understanding of materials selection for electromagnetic performance.
• Proficiency in materials testing methods and interpreting lab results.
• Knowledge of fabrication and application processes for specialty materials.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and develop materials and related processes for survivability.
• Ensure integration of survivability features into new designs and existing systems.
• Collaborate with IPTs and cross-discipline teams to meet program goals.

Skills

LO M&P

Materials testing

EM performance

Python

MATLAB

C#

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Computational EM codes

Lab testing equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Engineer for Survivability - Materials to enhance defense-system survivability through advanced materials. The role involves applying chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate issues and provide solutions for structures, systems, and subsystems.

On-site in Palmdale with up to 10% travel. Responsibilities include modeling, testing, and developing materials to optimize performance while integrating survivability