Sentinel - Principal Material Process Engineer 17996

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role focuses on EEEE component selection, specification creation, and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing under strict security controls. Expect work on high-assurance space and missile hardware.

The position requires a STEM degree, 5 years of related experience, and US security clearances (Secret or SAP). On-site work in Roy, Utah is expected, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s; 1 year with PhD.
• Experience with selection and application of EEEE components.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain US Government Secret clearance and SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Select and apply electrical/electronic components for defense systems.
• Create component specifications or source documents to meet program requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and vendors to resolve qualification and test issues on parts and assemblies.
• Review BOMs and part attributes in PLM systems.
• Support supply chain with procurement requirements and supplier selection.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

MIL-PRF standards

Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

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 a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Roy, UT 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; 1 years with a PhDExperience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing
• Experience with the selection and application of EEEE components
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, including MIL-PRF-38534 (Hybrids), MIL-PRF-38535 (microcircuits), MIL-PRF-19500 (semiconductors), MIL-PRF-123 (capacitors), MIL-PRF-55342 (resistors), MIL-PRF-39016 (relays), MIL-PRF-981(magnetics), IPC-6012 and MIL-PRF-31032 (Printed Circuit Boards)and various electrical interconnect systems.
• 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 (M1580), Failure Analysis, physics of failure, Root Cause & Corrective Action, component specifications, component screening & qualification, component application qualification, and related installation/assembly process specifications
• 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 DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

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