Engineer / Principal Engineer Materials and Process - job 1 of 3
Description
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.Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Engineer or Principal Engineer Materials and Process to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.
Essential Functions:
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 the Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Engineer (Level 3) level.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Materials and Process include a Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field with 2 or more years of engineering experience OR a Master's degree in STEM related field with 0 years of engineering experience
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer Materials and Process include a Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field with 5 or more years of engineering experience or a Master's degree in STEM related field with 2 years of engineering experience OR a PhD in STEM
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an in-scope DoD Secret clearance prior to start
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) (Not needed to start)
Familiarity with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, and adhesive materials; Fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures, familiar with metallic materials and processes
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with working on military aircraft
Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports
Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science
Experience with material Obsolescence issues and qualifying materials
Experience with LO materials
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