Sentinel-Principal Material Process Engineer 17334*

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and disability coverage

Company paid holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Material Process Engineer in Roy, UT. This role involves managing design tasks and developing strategies for aerospace components, aiming for significant contributions in an engineering framework.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or a related field, along with 5+ years of experience and exceptional communication skills. A comprehensive understanding of engineering processes and experience in project leadership are also required for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and parts management for aerospace systems.
• Develop manufacturing control and cost-saving strategies.
• Present roadmaps and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Technical drawing interpretation

Project leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or related STEM discipline

Tools

JIRA

Siemens NX

Job description

Position Overview

Principal Material Process Engineer
Location: Roy, UT
Company: Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full spectrum of design and parts management tasks for assigned system and subsystems within a Systems Engineering framework.
• Develop manufacturing control and cost‑saving strategies for large‑scale aerospace and ground control system components.
• Create, analyze, and present roadmaps, impact, and issue reports to stakeholders, customers, and upper management.
• Research specifications and standards to support part, material, and process engineering across internal and external supplier designs.
• Maintain close coordination with integrated product teams and provide detailed status reports to program leadership.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, design engineers, project managers, reliability engineers, and external customers to establish traceability of design documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication for test plans and stakeholder briefings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.
• Previous experience leading projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding, Chemical, or Materials Engineering.
• Experience reviewing and approving materials and processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of part/material manufacturing and FMEA.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering, multi‑generational program development, and supplier management.
• Independent problem‑solving using literature review and testing.
• High‑value customer presentation experience.
• Agile environment experience and familiarity with JIRA.
• Hands‑on APQP, PPAP, and control plan development.
• Machining experience with GD&T, ISO, ASME, surface finish, and material specification standards.
• Cable harness fabrication (IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, MIL‑STD‑196).
• Welding (AWS) and soldering/assembly experience.
• Siemens NX, Capital, Expedition, and Teamcenter experience.
• Coating system qualification experience.
• Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.
• Long‑term incentives for VP or Director levels.
• Health, life, disability, and savings plan coverage.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation.
• 9/80 work schedule (nine‑hour days Monday–Thursday, every other Friday off).

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our detailed EEO and pay transparency statement, visit our website.