Sr. Principal Engineer - Material Processes

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

93d • $137,400 - $206,000

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Job Description: Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer - Material Processes to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA, supporting the Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence (PAICoE) organization.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Familiar with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, and adhesive materials.
• Fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures, familiar with metallic materials and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with working on military aircraft.
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science.
• Experience with material Obsolescence issues and qualifying materials.
• Experience with LO materials.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Applying principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.
• Working in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree