Staff Materials and Process Engineer

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Staff Materials and Process Engineer to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, California.

Essential Functions:

Have a high degree of understanding of materials and processes (M&P), EEE Parts, high reliability electronics manufacturing, subcontractor oversight, materials selection, assembly drawings, failure analysis of electronics, test procedures and qualification of new M&P for space applications.  Develop and implement PM&P processes and have a good understanding of prohibited materials, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and IPC/NASA/Military workmanship requirements for space hardware.  Take ownership of tasks, multitask, oversee delegated tasks, check results for accuracy and document the results.  Participate in design reviews, program reviews, failure analysis, trade studies and qualification review boards in support of PM&P issues across the entire Space craft Design (subsystems, units, slices, CCAs).  Formulate detailed instructions/test plans and be the lead in their execution with a proven understanding of data analysis methodologies and knowledge of design and manufacturing processes.  Lead and coordinate internal and external Materials & Processes efforts.  Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts, suppliers, procurement, design, analysis, manufacturing, quality and integration engineers, as well as functional management.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules:  For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

Basic Qualifications                           

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 13 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 11 years of engineering experience.

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.

• Experience with qualification of parts, materials or processes for space applications. 

• Knowledge of Electrical/Electronic/Electro-mechanical parts or technologies.  

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret and/or SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience formulating technical solutions to electronic components, subsystems and associated manufacturing process                                                                                              

• Familiarity with NASA/IPC/Military and other industry specifications 

• Extensive knowledge of electronics design, manufacturing and subcontractor oversight

Salary Range: $146,000 USD - $219,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.