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Northrop Grumman

Materials & Process Engineer /Principal Materials & Processes Engineer(M&P) - R1

Northrop Grumman, Commerce, California, United States

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Overview 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.

Location Commerce, California.

Requisition Level This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Material & Process Engineer or level 3 Principal Materials & Processes Engineer.

Responsibilities

Perform root cause analysis of material failures

Provide effective solutions to production metallics issues

Generate test plans & reports

Analyze, research, design and develop metallic 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

Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes

Develop, analyze and apply material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications

Conduct material analyses, including failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications

Lead Tiger Team efforts in RCCAs related to metallurgical issues, presenting status to stakeholders and customers

Perform drawing reviews to ensure M&P requirements are satisfied

Basic Qualifications – Level 2 Materials & Process Engineer

Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience with a background in metallic materials; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.

Experience with metal fabrication and design

Experience with repair processes for metal materials

Experience with the qualification of metals or metallurgical processes

Experience with material selection

Experience with soldering, brazing, or welding, forging, material selection, and/or heat treatment.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3 Principal Materials & Process Engineer

Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a background in metallic materials; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience with a background in metallic materials.

Experience with metal fabrication and design

Experience with repair processes for metal materials

Experience with the qualification of metals or metallurgical processes

Experience with material selection

Experience with soldering, brazing, or welding, forging, material selection, and/or heat treatment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in discipline of Materials Science or similar

Subject Matter Expertise in Metals joining (soldering, brazing, or welding), forging, advanced material selection, and/or heat treatment.

Experience with weld and/or heat treatment of Titanium alloys

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

Salary Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 – $121,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 – $150,500.00

Benefits Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

EEO Statement Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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