Senior Principal Materials Engineer, Corrosion & Subsea

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Senior Principal Materials Engineer focused on subsea corrosion mitigation. The role requires leading cross-disciplinary teams, applying materials-science to diagnose issues, and delivering high-quality technical solutions for complex systems.

The candidate will collaborate across departments, oversee testing, and ensure compliance with security clearances. A strong background in corrosion control and metallurgical practices is essential, with US

Qualifications

• 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 corrosion processes and mitigation strategies.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemistry, physics and materials-science principles to diagnose material problems and devise corrosion-mitigation solutions for complex systems.
• Research and evaluate materials and processing methods to support engineering designs.
• Collaborate with teammates to conduct technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.
• Oversee test activities and test-article fabrication; document results; liaise with senior customer personnel on critical technical issues.
• Lead teams, prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities to accomplish project results.

Skills

Corrosion mitigation

Additive manufacturing

Metallurgy basics

Coatings and coatings tech

Cathodic protection

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Senior Principal Materials Engineer focused on subsea corrosion mitigation. The role requires leading cross-disciplinary teams, applying materials-science to diagnose issues, and delivering high-quality technical solutions for complex systems.

The candidate will collaborate across departments, oversee testing, and ensure compliance with security clearances. A strong background in corrosion control and metallurgical practices is essential, with US