Principal​/Sr Principal Material Process Engineer Jobs

Material Process Engineer

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Material Process Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals under one of NG’s Small Business Units. This role will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA. The Material Process Engineer role blends hands-on work with deposition equipment and desk-based design/analysis activities. The incumbent will receive technical guidance from senior engineers, program managers, and supervisory staff while contributing independently to product development and program delivery.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

The following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years professional experience.
• Related experience could include but not limited to manufacturing, thin-film process engineering, RF/microwave modeling, process engineering, project engineering/management.
• Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work safely in environments where chemicals are present and to follow all required PPE and hazardous-material protocols.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DOD security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 9 years of related professional/military engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM and 0 years of engineering experience
• Related experience could include but not limited to manufacturing, thin-film process engineering, RF/microwave modeling, process engineering, project engineering/management.
• Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work safely in environments where chemicals are present and to follow all required PPE and hazardous-material protocols.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DOD security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience in Project Management or leading teams.
• Hands-on experience with thin-film processes and thin-film modeling tools (e.g., TFCalc, Opti Layer, etc.).
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and data-analysis techniques (e.g., DOE, SPC, regression analysis).
• Familiarity with thin-film materials and characterization techniques (ellipsometry, profilometry, spectrophotometry, etc.).
• Experience modeling complex systems (e.g. RF/microwave modeling).
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly present concepts, findings, and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities; proven track record of meeting project milestones.
• Strong background in electromagnetics, especially as it relates to photonic or coating applications.
• Active Secret DoD Security clearance/Program access

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $ Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $ 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 candidate's experience,…