Principal Engineer Material Process

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Clearfield
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10105542Category: EngineeringLocation: Clearfield, UT, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Second Shift - B (United States of America)Travel Required: NoRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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 specificationsAdvise customer on product innovationsResolve material concerns for production operations including MRB evaluationsDevelop ground-breaking solutions for design and manufacturingVerify manufacturing limits and ensure specifications are maintainedDevelop requirements for structural and chemical testingLead root cause and corrective action requirement analysisOur 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:PrincipalBachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 5+ years of relevant experienceMaterial and Process Engineering experience in composite material systemsMust have an active DoD Secret clearance within 5 - years of last investigationMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a special program access clearanceSenior PrincipalBachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 9+ years of relevant experienceMaterial and Process Engineering experience in composite material systemsMust have an active DoD Secret clearance within 5 - years of last investigationMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a special program access clearancePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical EngineeringExperience in composite materials testing methods, procedures, failure modes, environmental effects, and bonded composite jointsComposite fabrication experience and planningExperience supporting composite primary and secondary structures, metallic, vendor supplied material certifications, approved materials list, and support forensic activities as requiredFunctional knowledge of production control systems (SAP/Visual Mfg/etc.)Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USDEmployees 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.

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