Principal Materials and Process Engineer/Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Materials and Process Engineer/Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA or Oklahoma City, OK.

**This position may be filled by either a Principal Materials and Pro Mechanical Engineer level or a Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.
 

Essential Functions:

• The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.

• The candidate will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.

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

Basic Qualifications: 

Principal Materials and Process Engineer (T03):

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field with 5 or more years of engineering experience or MS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field with 3 years of engineering experience or PhD in STEM.

• Active in-scope DOD Secret clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) (Not needed to start)

• Familiar with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, and adhesive materials; Fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures, familiar with metallic materials and processes

Basic Qualifications: 

Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer (T04):

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field with 9 or more years of engineering experience or MS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field with 7 years of engineering experience or PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related filed with 4 years of experience.

• Active in-scope DOD Secret clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) to start (Not needed to start)

• Familiar with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, and adhesive materials; Fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures, familiar with metallic materials and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with working on military aircraft 

• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports

• Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science

• Experience with material Obsolescence issues and qualifying materials

• Experience with LO materials

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.