Materials Process Engineer Level 3 or 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Materials Process Engineer Level 3 or 4 to join the Marine Systems Materials Engineering and Test Laboratory (METL) department. This is a fast-paced environment where the team provides materials engineering support to design engineering and on-site production activities. This team supports all programs within Marine Systems, including missile launch systems and Propulsion and Power Generation (PPG) across various platforms. This role requires an onsite presence in Sunnyvale, CA. The engineer will have advanced knowledge of metallographic sample preparation for ferrous alloys, wet-chemistry etching, light-optical microscopy, SEM-EDS, hardness testing, XRF, carbon/sulfur analysis, borescopes and load frames, as well as familiarity with commercial testing standards, material specifications and weld codes (NavSea preferred). Experience with non-metallic processes such as FTIR, thermal analysis, rheology, KF titration and paints/coatings testing is a plus, as is knowledge of DoD lifecycle-management procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years relevant work experience (for Level 3).
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 6 years relevant work experience (for Level 4).
- Laboratory Environment experience required.
- Subject matter expertise with metallographic inspection and analysis of ferrous materials, e.g., sectioning parts, mount, prep & etch, light optical microscopy, SEM, hardness evaluations.
- Experience with metallographic inspection and analysis of ferrous materials.
- Knowledge of common commercial testing standards, material specs, and NavSea weld codes.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Skills with non-metallics laboratory processes, such as FTIR, thermal analysis, rheology, KF titration, and paints and coatings tests are a plus.
- Experience with DoD processes and lifecycle management processes are also beneficial.
- Familiarity with commercial testing standards, material specifications and weld codes (NavSea preferred).
- Knowledge of DoW lifecycle-management procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform metallographic sample preparation, wet-chemistry etching, and analysis of ferrous alloys using optical microscopy, SEM-EDS, hardness testing, XRF, carbon/sulfur analysis, borescopes, and load frames.
- Conduct non-metallic laboratory tests (FTIR, thermal analysis, rheology, KF titration, paints/coatings) as needed.
- Develop, analyze, and specify material properties, processing methods, fabrication procedures, and design allowables for metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials.
- Execute failure analyses, life-prediction studies, and define material requirement specifications.
- Review/approve subcontractor material-processing procedures and ensure compliance with commercial testing standards, material specs, weld codes (NavSea preferred), and DoD lifecycle-management processes.
- Provide technical leadership for designated laboratory areas.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- 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
