Staff Materials Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Annapolis, MD

6d•$169,000 - $253,600•Onsite

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Staff Materials Engineer with a background in subsea corrosion mitigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12 years of experience; OR a Master’s Degree in STEM with 10 years of experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of experience.
Basic understanding of the processes that produce corrosion (uniform, galvanic, crevice, etc) and the strategies that mitigate it.
Practical understanding of additive manufacturing modalities and alloys.
Basic knowledge of metallurgical practices (e.g., weld, metallurgy, metallographic evaluation, heat treatments, fracture mechanics, corrosion control, and failure analysis).
Basic knowledge of coating types and coating application methods used to prolong life of marine systems.
Basic understanding of principles related to cathodic protection.
US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Navy / DoD processes and workflow.
Detailed knowledge of coating types and coating application methods used to prolong life of marine systems.
Familiarity with the properties of and design considerations pertaining to non-metallic materials such as urethanes, adhesives, and composites.
Detailed knowledge of principles related to cathodic protection and ability to specify cathodes of subsea systems.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Apply chemistry, physics and materials‑science principles to diagnose material problems and devise solutions, while implementing corrosion‑mitigation strategies for complex systems.
Research and evaluate materials and their processing methods to support engineering designs.
Collaborate with teammates to conduct thorough technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.
Deliver proactive, high‑quality customer service by continually sourcing and sharing relevant information.
Oversee test activities and test‑article fabrication.
Document results.
Liaise with senior customer personnel on critical technical issues, often coordinating efforts across organizational boundaries.
Collaborate in a team environment.
Lead teams.
Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result.
Prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously.
Comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.