Engineer or Principal Engineer Material & Process - HGT Security Clearance

Position: Engineer or Principal Engineer Material & Process - HGT with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for an Material & Process Engineer or Principal Material & Process Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in El Segundo, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Support definition of engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies used in product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligation

* Additionally, you will qualify new materials (adhesives/epoxies/coatings), parts and processes to meet requirements and manage test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

* Work collaboratively with M&P teams at other Northrop sites on complex structural M&P composite issues

* Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of tool, material, part, or process failures; recommend corrective actions for senior review

* Coordinate and support lab Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) activity and compile data for review

* Use project management practices to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements for assigned tasks

* Support creation and revision of material/process specifications, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and test plans; ensure alignment with Northrop Grumman and industry requirements

* Assist with test execution and troubleshooting in a laboratory environment

* Support lengthy and complex multi-year investigations of environmental effects on composite materials

* Maintain engineering records (test reports, engineering orders)

* Communicate technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders

* Frequent interaction with technical leads, M&P composite laboratories, and testing laboratories

* Occasional travel to supplier sites, test facilities, and other Northrop Grumman locations may be required

* Compile technical data and produce summary reports and technical briefings and participate in briefings to engineering management

* Support proposal activity for both NCTA and CRAD and Program opportunities

* Must comply with Northrop Grumman security, health, and safety policies This requisition may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Principal Level 3.

Basic Qualifications:

* Basic qualifications for an M&P Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience.

* Basic qualifications for a Principal M&P Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.

* Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments

* Practical knowledge of adhesives and epoxies, composite lamination processes and common materials testing methods

* Hands-on exposure to PMG sample preparation and basic lab techniques (cutting, polishing, and photomicroscopy)

* This position requires an Active In-scope (within 6 years) U.S. Government Secret Clearance as well as the ability to obtain Program…