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Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Materials & Processes Engineer

melbourne, FL

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Northrop Grumman lists this Senior Principal Materials & Processes Engineer opportunity in melbourne, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an experienced Senior Principal Materials & Processes Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering organization. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL .

In this role you will join an Integrated Product Team to develop, qualify, and optimize metallics, sealants, and coating solutions for critical structural applications, performing root‑cause analysis and defining processing specifications.

Key Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

Performs root cause analysis of material failures, provides effective solutions to production sealants & coatings issues OR metallics 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 OR metallic processing specifications, fabrication and associated 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

Perform drawing reviews to ensure M&P requirements are satisfied

Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures

Travel to subcontractor locations

Basic Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.

Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Professional experience with metallics, sealants and/or coatings applied to structural components

Professional experience with metal or composite fabrication and/or design

Demonstrated experience with repair processes for metal or composite materials used in structures

Preferred Qualifications

Final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance

Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Experience with aircraft structures

Experience with military specs and standards

Experience interfacing with a military customer

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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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, education, skills and current market conditions.

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.

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

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Worksite address

melbourne, FL, 32935, US

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