Additive Technologies Principal Investigator 4

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

3d • $129,300 - $193,900

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Level 4 Materials Engineer or someone in a related field to drive the technical business strategy, development, and execution of heavy industrial additive manufacturing activities. A presence in Sunnyvale, California, is preferred but not required.

The Principal Investigator will work with materials, design, and manufacturing engineers; advanced development teams; executive leadership; and customers to develop and execute technical strategy for industrial additive manufacturing. This includes identifying use cases on current and future programs, securing funding, and helping communicate the work to customers. The role also works tactically with program management, contracts, internal supply chain, and suppliers to drive execution to schedule. The position requires a strong understanding of large-scale additive technologies and relevant materials, processing, inspection, standards, and processes. Travel may be required up to 50% annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in additive and/or advanced manufacturing, with emphasis on commercial activities in non-defense applications such as oil and gas, large-frame power generation, transportation, aviation, and/or space.
• Strong technical background in large-scale additive technologies, such as WAAM and powder-directed DED, and a clear understanding of materials, processing, inspection, and related standards and processes.
• Experience with supplier quality, manufacturing-focused distributed supply chains, and vendor collaboration.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Department of War secret-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs and/or the U.S. Department of War.
• Working knowledge of common Navy fabrication codes and standards.
• Experience capturing and executing research and development activities.
• At least 8 years of supporting external customers.
• At least 8 years of experience in project management roles.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Current holder of a secret-level or greater clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical business strategy, development, and execution of heavy industrial additive manufacturing activities.
• Develop and execute technical strategy for industrial use of additive manufacturing.
• Identify additive manufacturing use cases on current and future programs.
• Secure funding and assist with messaging to customers.
• Work with materials engineering, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, advanced development, executive leadership, and customers.
• Coordinate with program management, contracts, internal supply chain, and suppliers to drive execution to schedule.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal