CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Associate Engineer Material Process or Engineer Material Process for our Non-Metallics team. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate is expected to work independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of challenges

• Work with design engineers in selection and application of non-metallic materials systems, this includes environmental coatings, adhesives, sealants, composite materials, and supporting hardware.

• Create Material, Process, Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet Program Requirements.

• Review and analyze materials, components, and processes selected for use in new designs against program specific PM&P requirements to determine suitability.

• Evaluate and/or develop risk mitigation strategies to manage non-compliant/prohibited PM&P usage in new designs.

• Assess risks associated with part/material obsolescence and participate in the identification and selection of alternate and/or substitute parts/materials when necessary.

• Evaluate materials, components, processes, for use in various flight environments, and design applications.

• Work with manufacturing and subcontractors to resolve qualification, producibility, and testing issues for non-metallic materials, parts and related application processes.

• Review detail and assembly designs (including engineering bill of material(s), part approval requests, design documentation, and part object attributes) in a Product Lifecycle Management System.

• Provide technical support to production operations, including Global Supply Chain, procurement and others to resolve M&P related issues.

• Author specifications and requirements for the procurement of qualified and compliant parts and materials.

• Participate in special processor audits at supplier facilities, supporting Mission Assurance with subject matter familiarity  in special processes.

• Participate in requirements tailoring activities, as applicable to Non-Metallic materials and process requirements.

• Develop and improve internal processes and procedures associated with the review and disposition of part/material approval requests (from subcontractors and internal design teams).

• Develop test plans and procedures for the qualification of non-metallic materials, parts, and processes.

• Develop and execute aging studies and related test plans / procedures to inform the development of service life estimates for age-sensitive (non-metallic) parts and materials used in new weapon system designs.

• Support Program Subcontractors with non-metallic Part requirements interpretation and review of Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Associate Engineer Material Process:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). discipline and 1 year of professional experience.

• Support Program Subcontractors with non-metallic Part requirements interpretation and review of Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).

Engineer Material Process:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). discipline and 2 years of experience; 0 years with Master’s Degree.

• Experience in materials testing and qualification or applicable manufacturing processes.

Required for both levels:

• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• Experience in materials testing and qualification or applicable manufacturing processes.

• Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing.

• Prior Materials & Process (M&P) engineering experience in defense / aerospace industry.

• Experience and/or familiarity with non-metallic materials and processes used in aerospace / military applications.

• Experience and/or familiarity with non-metallic materials testing and qualification and/or related manufacturing processes (coating application, Composites manufacturing and/or repair, adhesive bonding, etc.).

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or applicable STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline

• Familiar with the Arrhenius methodology and the simulation of accelerated aging.

• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-11991 and application to missile programs, MIL-STD-1568 for corrosion prevention of Aerospace Weapons Systems, and MIL-STD-7179 Finishes, Coatings, and Sealants for the Protection of Aerospace Weapons Systems.

• Working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause & Corrective Action, component specifications, component screening & qualification, component application qualification, and related installation/assembly process specifications for space, air vehicle, ground support applications.

• Experience as a responsible test engineer, managing planning and execution of one or multiple test campaigns.

• Experience in the review and approval of subcontractor specifications, drawings, test plans and procedures.

• Active DOD Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.