Materials and Process Engineer or Principal Materials and Process Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

**Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer (Level 2) or a Principal Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Clearfield, UT.

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.

Our M&P team works independently but interacts constantly with other engineering groups and customers to achieve expectations. We’re empowered to make decisions but can draw upon corporate resources to support us when needed. Each member of the team is tasked with identifying ways to improve efficiency in the team in the pursuit of continuous improvement. We’re looking for a fellow self-starter who enjoys assessing and understanding risk to join us.

The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.

Note: This position can be filled with an Engineer or Principal Material and Process level.

Responsibilities:

• Review/build material specifications and product specifications
• Resolve material concerns for production operations including MRB evaluations
• Support/develop novel solutions for design and manufacturing
• Verify manufacturing limits and ensure specifications are maintained
• Develop requirements for structural and chemical testing
• Support root cause and corrective action requirement analysis

Basic Qualifications for a Material Process Engineer:

• Degree must be one of the following: materials engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science or other relevant field of study + the qualifications below:
• B.S. with 2+ years of professional experience OR
• M.S. with 0 years of professional experience OR
• Ph.D. in a relevant STEM discipline
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Material Process Engineer:

• Degree must be one of the following: materials engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science or other relevant field of study + the qualifications below
• B.S. with 5+ years of professional experience OR
• M.S. with 3+ years of professional experience OR
• Ph.D. with 1+ year of professional experience
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active Secret clearance (or higher)
• Degree in Materials Science, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering, or other closely related discipline
• Experience in composite materials testing methods, procedures, failure modes, environmental effects, and bonded composite joints
• Composite fabrication experience and planning
• Experience supporting composite primary and secondary structures, metallic, vendor supplied material certifications, approved materials list, and support forensic activities as required
• Experience or familiarity with composite processing techniques
• Experience with production control systems (SAP/Visual Mfg/etc.)
• Knowledge of or laboratory experience in materials characterization techniques (DSC, TGA, SEM, optical microscopy, mechanical testing, etc.)
• Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch

Experience with risk mitigation

• Capable of implementing failure analysis techniques in manufacturing
• Ramp up rate for high volume manufacturing

Competencies for Success:

• Commitment to divide time between office, laboratory, and production floor wherever demand is required to achieve outcomes
• Effective presentation and writing/communication skills
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.