Senior Principal Materials Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Senior Principal Materials Engineer with a subsea corrosion mitigation focus. You will apply materials science to diagnose issues, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate across disciplines to support complex systems.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to coordinate activities across teams while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality, proactive solutions for maritime and underwater environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience OR Master's with 6 years OR PhD with 4 years.
• Understanding of the processes that produce corrosion and mitigation strategies.
• Practical understanding of additive manufacturing modalities and alloys.
• Knowledge of metallurgical practices, weld, metallurgy, heat treatments, corrosion control and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of coating types and coating application methods for marine systems.
• Understanding of cathodic protection principles.
• US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemistry, physics and materials-science principles to diagnose material problems and devise corrosion-mitigation solutions.
• Collaborate with teammates to review drawings, specs and manufacturing plans.
• Oversee test activities and test-article fabrication; document results and liaise with senior customer personnel.
• Lead teams, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly to solve complex problems.

Skills

Materials engineering

Corrosion mitigation

Team leadership

Communication skills

US Citizen

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Senior Principal Materials Engineer with a background in subsea corrosion mitigation.

Essential Functions:

Apply chemistry, physics and materials‑science principles to diagnose material problems and devise solutions, while implementing corrosion‑mitigation strategies for complex systems. He/she researches and evaluates materials and their processing methods to support engineering designs, collaborates with teammates to conduct thorough technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans, and delivers proactive, high‑quality customer service by continually sourcing and sharing relevant information. In addition, the role oversees test activities and test‑article fabrication, documents results, and liaises with senior customer personnel on critical technical issues, often coordinating efforts across organizational boundaries.

The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, lead teams, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Materials Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience; OR a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 4 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of the processes that produce corrosion (uniform, galvanic, crevice, etc) and the strategies that mitigate it.
• Practical understanding of additive manufacturing modalities and alloys.
• Basic knowledge of metallurgical practices (e.g., weld, metallurgy, metallographic evaluation, heat treatments, fracture mechanics, corrosion control, and failure analysis).
• Basic knowledge of coating types and coating application methods used to prolong life of marine systems.
• Basic understanding of principles related to cathodic protection.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Navy / DoD processes and workflow.
• Detailed knowledge of coating types and coating application methods used to prolong life of marine systems.
• Familiarity with the properties of and design considerations pertaining to non-metallic materials such as urethanes, adhesives, and composites.
• Detailed knowledge of principles related to cathodic protection and ability to specify cathodes of subsea systems.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long