Principal Engineer Material Process

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.

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 metallic, non-metallic and composite material and 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Materials and Process Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT. 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 is day shift with minimal off hour support. Travel is estimated to be less than 10%. We work a 9/80 schedule, which gives you every other Friday off to pursue interests outside of work. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, and we have won awards for our work-life balance!

This role can be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer level depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Material and Process Engineering experience in composite material systems
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance within 5 ½ years of last investigation
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a special program access clearance

Senior Principal

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 9+ years of relevant experience
• Material and Process Engineering experience in composite material systems
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance within 5 ½ years of last investigation
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a special program access clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering
• 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
• Functional knowledge of production control systems (SAP/Visual Mfg/etc.)

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 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/.

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