Materials & Process Engineer (level 1/2)

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Materials & Process (M&P) Engineer (level 1) or Materials & Process (M&P) Engineer (level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Clearfield, UT.

In this role, you will be a part of an Integrated Product Team supporting production and new design releases. Our team works with cutting edge exotic materials and novel products to innovate within our mission, working across the facility supporting large composite structures Are you interested in working on state-of-the-art composites? Come join us!

Responsibilities:

• Build and revise material specifications and product specifications

• Advise customer on product innovations

• Resolve material concerns for production operations including MRB evaluations

• Develop ground-breaking solutions for design and manufacturing

• Verify manufacturing limits and ensure specifications are maintained

• Develop requirements for structural and chemical testing

• Lead root cause and corrective action requirement analysis

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.

This role can be filled at the Associate Engineer or Engineer level depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline

• Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of related experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) in a relevant STEM discipline

• Knowledge of or experience with Material and Process Engineering in composite material systems

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and special program access

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 with production control systems (SAP/Visual Mfg/etc.)

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.