Engineer​/Principal Engineer - Material Process - R10225045

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.

Materials and Process Engineer – 4/10‑2nd shift (Mon‑Thurs)

Location:

Palmdale, CA.

• Part of an M&P team responsible for daily shop floor support, answering assist calls in a timely manner.
• Spend majority of day working hands on with technicians on the shop floor, working in confined spaces and from elevated platforms.
• Lifting objects, kneeling, climbing ladders, and crawling through confined spaces is typical.
• Reading, interpreting and authoring specification changes along with authoring PowerPoint presentations and Excel data tabulation.
• Assist and guide technicians in the setup and processes required to successfully complete a task.
• Write test plans and collaborate with test labs (both internal and external) and expedite test data turnaround times.
• Research and develop materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.
• Work in a team environment with other engineering organizations to perform detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.

• Engineer:
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or other STEM degrees along with 2 years of engineering experience; or MS in STEM with 0+ years of engineering experience.
• 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 with 3 years of engineering experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

• Experience with working on military or commercial aircraft, parts and assemblies.
• 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.
• Clear understanding of Chain of Command and the ability to follow direction within an organizational structure.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Mechanical related hobbies or familiarities. (Pilot, mechanic, 3‑d printing, sewing, stained glass, racing/off‑road motorsports, etcetera)

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $
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…