Principal Materials & Processes Engineer​/Sr. Principal Materials & Processes Engineer

Position Details

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes.

Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an experienced Principal Materials & Processes Engineer / Sr. Principal Materials & Processes Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, Florida. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

• Performs root cause analysis of material failures, provides effective solutions to production composite issues.
• Generates test plans & reports.
• 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 non‑metallic 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.
• May travel to subcontractor locations.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience, including a background in chemistry or contamination engineering; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience, including a background in chemistry or contamination engineering; or a PhD in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 1 year of experience, including a background in chemistry or contamination engineering (for Principal).
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience, including a background in chemistry or contamination engineering; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience, including a background in chemistry or contamination engineering; or a PhD in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience, including a background in chemistry or contamination engineering (for Sr.
  
  Principal).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance prior to start.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance prior to start.

• BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or similar.
• Experience with working in a laboratory environment with FTIR, DSC and other analytical chemistry equipment.
• Experience with metal or composite fabrication and design on aircraft.
• Experience with repair processes for metal or composite materials used in aerospace structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Experience with military specs and standards.
• Experience interfacing with a military customer.

Flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a friendly team environment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $. Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $.

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