Sentinel - (Associate) Material Process Engineer (level 1 or 2) -18941

Northrop Grumman; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Engineer Material Process to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The role involves working with EEEE components, coordinating with design and manufacturing teams, and ensuring part specifications meet program requirements.

U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain Secret clearance is required. The position offers a 9/80 schedule, relocation assistance may be available, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 1 year related experience (Level 1) or Master’s with 1 year related experience
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable time
• Experience with the selection and application of EEEE components
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools

Responsibilities

• Work independently to provide innovative technical solutions to difficult problems
• Collaborate with design engineers on EEEE components selection and application
• Create Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet Program Requirements
• Coordinate with manufacturing and vendors to resolve qualification and test issues
• Review BOMs and Part attributes in PLM system
• Support Supply Chain with procurement requirements and supplier selection
• Assist Subcontractors with EEEE Part requirements interpretation

Skills

Experience with EEEE components

Microsoft Office Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Associate Engineer Material Process or Engineer Material Process for our EEEE team. This position will be located at Manhattan Beach, CA to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Work independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.


• Work with design engineers in selection and application of Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical (EEEE) parts, including Microcircuits, Connectors, Passive Devices, and Printed Circuit Boards


• Create Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet Program Requirements


• Work with manufacturing and Component vendors to resolve qualification, producibility, and test issues with parts and Circuit Card Assemblies


• Review Bill-of-Materials, new part approval requests, and part attributes in a Product Lifecycle Management System.


• Support Supply Chain with component procurement requirements, selection of suppliers, and resolution of procurement issues and related processes.


• Support Program Subcontractors with EEEE Part requirements interpretation and review of Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 1 year of related experience; or a master’s degree with 1 year of related experience (*Level 2 requires 2 years with a bachelor’s; or 1 year with a master’s)


• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs


• Requires experience with the selection and application of EEEE components


• Requires experience with Microsoft Office Tools


• *Level 2 also requires experience in testing and qualification or applicable manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing


• Working knowledge of various NASA & Military Performance documents required for the selection and screening of Space, Military, DSSC, Non-Standard, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components


• Experience with developing Source Control Drawings or Component Specifications for EEEE components


• Experience with developing and conducting qualification of EEEE components


• Working knowledge of Destructive Physical analysis, Root Cause & Corrective Action, component specifications, and component screening & qualification


• Experience with derating analysis of EEEE components


• Experience in parts, materials and process selection, manufacturing support, failure analysis, and processing of materials for space hardware


• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage


• 401k


• Educational Assistance


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions


• Paid Time Off


• Health & Wellness Resources


• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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 Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.