Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a experienced Principal Materials & Processes Engineer / Sr. Principal Materials & Processes Engineer specializing in composite materials for airframe structures to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering organization. Position located in Iuka, MS.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs root cause analysis of material failures, provides effective solutions to production composite issues

• Generates test plans & reports

• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems

• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop non-metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes

• Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications

• Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications

• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures

• May travel to subcontractor locations

Basic Qualifications:

(This requisition may be filled at either level based on qualifications below)

• Principal M&P Engineer (level 3) requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience to include a background in composite materials for airframe structures OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials, composite materials, non-destructive inspections, or coatings and/or subsystems for airframe structures

• Sr. Principal M&P Engineer (level 4) requires a minimum of a BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials, composite materials, non-destructive inspections, or coatings and/or subsystems for airframe structures OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials, composite materials, non-destructive inspections, or coatings and/or subsystems for airframe structures

• Experience with composite fabrication and design on aircraft

• Experience with repair processes composite materials used in aerospace structures

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance prior to start

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree discipline in Materials Science or similar

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously

• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

• Experience with military specs and standards

• Experience interfacing with a military customer

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.