Principal Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer/Sr Principal Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

89d • $89,400 - $167,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an experienced Principal Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer/ Sr Principal Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer specializing in metallic structure to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals with our Vehicle Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, Florida. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Requirements

• Principal M&P Engineer requires a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials for airframe structures OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials for airframe structures
• Sr Principal M&P Engineer requires a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 9 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials for airframe structures OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials for airframe structures OR PhD degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience to include a background in metallic materials for airframe structures.
• Experience with metals and their applications related to the fabrication and design on aircraft
• Experience with repair processes for metallic materials used in aerospace structures
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS in Materials Science or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Experience with military specs and standards
• Experience interfacing with a military customer

Responsibilities

• Performs root cause analysis of material failures, provides effective solutions to production composite issues
• Generates test plans & reports
• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.
• Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures
• May travel to subcontractor locations

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

What This Job Offers

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