Survivability Materials Engineer (LO/M&P)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA seeks an Engineer in Survivability - Materials on site (up to 10% travel). A Secret clearance is required to start, and relocation assistance may be available.

You will analyze, research, and develop materials and processing methods to enhance survivability in aerospace structures and subsystems, applying chemistry, physics, and material science to resolve issues and ensure integration into designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related experience; or Master's with 0 years.
• Experience in Low Observable Materials and Processes (LO M&P).
• Comprehension of materials selection for electromagnetic performance.
• Proficiency in materials testing methods (mechanical, thermal, environmental, EM properties) and interpreting lab results.
• Knowledge of fabrication and application processes for specialty materials, including coatings, adhesives, and composite structures used in aircraft.
• Familiarity with military specifications and standards, and interface with military customers related to survivability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and develop materials and their related application processes for optimized performance in structures, systems, and subsystems.
• Leverage chemistry, physics, and materials science to investigate material issues and provide solutions for survivability.
• Ensure integration of survivability features into new designs and existing systems.
• Collaborate in an IPT environment to achieve customer goals in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

LO M&P

Materials testing

EM performance

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

EM analysis codes

Job description

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA seeks an Engineer in Survivability - Materials on site (up to 10% travel). A Secret clearance is required to start, and relocation assistance may be available.

You will analyze, research, and develop materials and processing methods to enhance survivability in aerospace structures and subsystems, applying chemistry, physics, and material science to resolve issues and ensure integration into designs.