Requisition ID: R10173147Category: Engineering Location: San Diego, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time Relocation Assistance: R
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Senior Principal Engineer Materials & Processes
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10173147
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Description:

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Materials & Processes Engineer (M&P) specializing in metallic materials for airframe structures to join our team of diverse professionals supporting major defense programs located at Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Serve as the technical lead /stakeholder for the metallics functional area (e.g. reviews technical change requests for feasibility, risk, and impact; advises in the selection, qualification, application, and procurement of all parts, materials, and processes for the Program)

  • Recommend and support the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of metallic materials and processes for military aircraft

  • Use independent advanced knowledge and ideas to guide the development and implementation of technical solutions to highly complex problems

  • Generate test plans and reports (e.g. Material and Processes Substantiating Data and Analysis Test Plans/Reports, Corrosion Control Plans)

  • Develop and analyze materials and their related fabrication and application processes for use in engineering design of structures, systems and subsystems

  • Work with design engineers in the selection and application of metallic materials systems (e.g. metallic mechanical parts, surface finishes and protective coatings, sealants, EEE components and supporting hardware)

  • Participate in anomaly resolution by supporting Material Review Board (MRB) and providing non-conformance and failure analysis assessments

  • Perform root cause analysis of material failures and provide effective solutions to production metallic issues

  • Review and approve engineering drawings

  • Participate in and lead technical discussions with Subcontractors and Customers as needed to support the resolution of complex material and processes challenges

  • Support Subcontractors with metallic part/material requirements interpretation and review of Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)

  • Review and approve subcontractors planning for compliance with Program’s materials and process requirements

  • Provide technical guidance to early-mid career materials and process engineers in support of skill/knowledge development within materials and process community

  • May travel to Subcontractor or Customer locations

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience OR a Master’s Degree with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD with 3 years of related experience

  • Related experience which includes developing and maintaining parts, materials and process specifications (e.g. in metallics, sealants and coatings, mechanical)

  • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (US citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution

  • Active DoD Secret clearance granted or renewed within the last 6 years or is enrolled in continuous evaluation

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment

  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously

  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

  • Experience with military specs and standards

  • Experience interfacing with a military customer

Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,600
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

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Job Info
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

Supported Models:

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