Ceramics Matrix Composite Materials & Process Engineer Level 2 or Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Sector has an opening for a Ceramics Matrix Composite (CMC) Materials & Process Engineer Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, California. This position can be filled at a level 2 or level 3. As the CMC Materials & Process Engineer you will play a key role in developing and optimizing advanced ceramic materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace and space hardware. You will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to define materials, processes, and assembly specifications; develop and validate material properties and design allowables; and support production through hands‑on engagement with the shop floor.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
- Fluency in MS Office software applications
- Working knowledge of ceramic matrix composite processing
- Prior experience in an Aerospace or Space hardware manufacturing environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Ceramic Matrix composite specialization
- Hands on experience in CMC fabrication
- Familiarity with oxide and non-oxide ceramic processing
- Prior experience in an aerospace or space hardware manufacturing or development environment.
- Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving and data analysis.
- Familiarity with analytical material test methods.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, production, procurement, quality and engineering flows
- Leadership capability in group/team environment
- Familiarity with vacuum bagging and autoclave/oven techniques/equipment
- Active Top Secret and SCI clearances
Responsibilities
- Review of down-flowed engineering process requirements to ensure applicability to part type and manufacturing methods.
- Document, implement, and train manufacturing teams on new processes, and establish and monitor SPC methodologies to ensure stable, high‑quality production.
- Establishment of ‘lessons learned’ evaluation of projects and implementation of such lessons into future programs. Development and refinement of manufacturing tools.
- Support for Cause and Corrective Action (C/CA) activities.
- Design of Experiments (DOE) activities for manufacturing efficiency and quality improvement. Validation and qualification of new equipment.
- Review and approval of engineering documentation including Manufacturing Work Instructions, Drawings, Specifications.
- Creation and updates to material and process specifications.
- Creation and administration of material test programs.
- Support and troubleshooting of manufacturing shop floor activities.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
