Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

74d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Promontory, UT. This position is responsible for developing and implementing unique nondestructive inspection techniques, methods, and procedures. Works with design, project and quality engineers through the development process to select and implement the best NDT method to ensure product quality at lowest cost. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT). Records of certification and experience are required.
Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).
Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification
Cross train in other NDT methods.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software.
Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction, can multi-task and is a self-starter.
Hands on experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma tools
Background in NDT of Aerospace products.
Experience investigating, performing root cause analysis, and recommending corrective measures

Responsibilities

Designs NDT inspection processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes.
Develop and produce formal customer reports containing recommendations, computer generated graphics, plots, tables, summaries and comparisons.
Maintain & archive electronic and hard copy inspection data and reports.
Communicate and interact extensively with suppliers, component designers, safety, tooling engineers, and management personnel.
Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements.
Reviews engineering designs and drawings providing correct NDT method description for the critical defect size and type of material being inspected.
Other duties as assigned