Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Secret) – Aerospace

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to join our Woodland Hills, CA team. You will define engineering requirements, qualify materials and processes, and support supplier qualification while interfacing with design reviews and failure analyses.

The role requires hands-on metallurgical work, knowledge of ferrous/nonferrous alloys, and experience with various manufacturing processes; a US Secret clearance is required and onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• Metallurgy knowledge for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, heat treatment basics, corrosion/fatigue fundamentals.
• Hands-on exposure to metallographic sample preparation and basic lab techniques (cutting, polishing, etching, hardness).
• Experience with manufacturing processes (machining, forging, forming, fastening, welding/brazing, plating/coating).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications related to metallic materials and processing.

Responsibilities

• Define engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Qualify new materials, parts, and processes; manage test and audit programs to qualify suppliers.
• Support design reviews and perform failure analyses for metallic parts and processes.
• Assist supplier qualification activities and respond to routine supplier inquiries; escalate complex issues.
• Perform analyses to determine causes of failures; recommend corrective actions for senior review.
• Coordinate and support lab activities and compile test data for interpretation.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Lab techniques

Manufacturing processes

Cross-functional communication

On-site collaboration

Education

B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering

M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to join our Woodland Hills, CA team. You will define engineering requirements, qualify materials and processes, and support supplier qualification while interfacing with design reviews and failure analyses.

The role requires hands-on metallurgical work, knowledge of ferrous/nonferrous alloys, and experience with various manufacturing processes; a US Secret clearance is required and onsite work is expected.