Materials and Process Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join their team in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date. The Materials and Process Engineer – Printed Wiring Board (PWB) should have experience with materials selection, drawings, PWB fabrication processes, design producibility, test procedures and qualification of PWBs. They will collaborate closely with PWB Subject Matter Experts, PWB suppliers, procurement, design, manufacturing, and quality engineers as well as functional management. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience (for Level 3).
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience (for Level 4).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.
- Broad knowledge of M&P used in the design and fabrication of PWBs.
- Experience with materials selection, drawings and qualifications of PWBs.
- Familiarity with IPC-6012, IPC-6012, and IPC-6018.
- Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of PWBs, materials, and processes.
- Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in STEM
- Knowledge of electronics design and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) processes is a plus.
- Experience with design and manufacturing of Hi-Rel PWBs (Rigid, RF and Flex) for space applications
- Knowledge of PWB design, fabrication and PWB vendor oversight
- Active, In scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance
Responsibilities
- Multi-task and have a good understanding of materials and processes (M&P) used in the design and fabrication of High-Reliability Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs).
- Have a good understanding of the industry specifications used for design and fabrication of rigid and flex PWBs including IPC-6011, IPC-6012, IPC-6013, and IPC-6018 among others.
- Review test reports for compliance to IPC specifications and internal requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, program reviews, vendor qualification, failure analysis, trade studies and qualification review boards in support of PWB related issues.
- Take ownership of tasks, oversee delegated tasks, check results for accuracy and document the results.
- Formulate detailed instructions/test plans for qualification of new PWB designs and be the lead in their execution with a proven understanding of data analysis methodologies and knowledge of design and manufacturing processes.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
