Principal/Senior Principal Engineer - Material Process
Listed on 2026-03-06
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Engineering
Materials Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer - Material Processes to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
This position will be located in Palmdale, CA, supporting the Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence (PAICoE) organization.
This position will be supporting 3/10-1st shift Friday thru Sunday
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.
This position can be filled at either a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer level
Basic Qualifications- Principal Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or other STEM degrees along with 5 years of engineering experience; or MS in STEM along with 3 years of engineering experience. - Senior Principal Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or other STEM degrees along with 8 years of engineering experience; or MS in STEM along with 5 years of engineering experience. - This position requires the ability to transfer a DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Familiar with composite prepregs, honeycombs, and adhesive materials;
Fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures, familiar with metallic materials and processes
- Experience with working on military or commercial aircraft, parts and assemblies.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science
- Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
- Familiarity with ASTM test procedures.
- Experience with lab testing:
Thermal, Optical, Rheology & Mechanical: - DSC, FTIR, TGA, Photomicrography, Rheometer & Load frame operation.
- Familiar with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, sealants, coatings and adhesive materials is a plus. Familiar with fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures, familiar with metallic materials and processes.
- Demonstrated extensive interpersonal communication, shop floor support & interacting with people. Demonstrated experience with soft skills & communication.
Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as…
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