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Northrop Grumman
Sentinel - Principal Material Process Engineer - 17331
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A Process Engineer solves problems related to the manufacturing and use of products, including chemicals, fuel, food, and clothing. Designs new products, improves existing ones, or develops new processes for better use of existing materials. May specialize in a chemical engineering process, such as making plastics, or in an industry such as health care.
$121,445 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Sentinel - Principal Material Process Engineer - 17331
Northrop Grumman
- Roy, Utah
PERMANENT
Updated 06/2026 Job Description Job SummaryRELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
NoCLEARANCE TYPE
SecretTRAVEL:
Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is seeking a Principal Material Process Engineer to join the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.What You'll Get To Do:
Responsible to perform full spectrum of design application parts management tasks on assigned system and sub-systems to ensure streamlined risk identification, risk mitigation, and tracking of at-risk component issues during the design and manufacturing of weapon systems and equipment under an overarching Systems Engineering framework. Develops comprehensive manufacturing control and cost saving analysis strategies for large scale aerospace and ground control system component manufacturing. Demonstrates a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts relative to part/material manufacturing and FMEA. Demonstrates general knowledge of Systems Engineering, multi-generational program system and/or multi-generational program subsystem development, and familiarity with supplier management. Works independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using literature review and testing as appropriate. Create, analyze, and produce roadmaps, impact, and issue reports and present data to stakeholders, customers, and upper management. Research specifications and standards to support part, material & process engineering processes being implemented across multiple internal and external supplier sub-system designs and manufacturing processes. Applicant will be expected to maintain close coordination with several integrated product teams and provide detailed status to program leadership, as required. Self-motivated, work under general direction, and work well in teams. Collaborates with systems engineers, design engineers, project managers, reliability engineers, and external customers to establish clear part, material and manufacturing process design documentation traceability to system performance.Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelors degree, 3 years of experience with Masters degree, or 1 years of experience with PhD. U.S. citizen; able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances. Strong written/oral communication for test plans and stakeholder briefings. Basic project-management (schedule, risk, resource coordination). Proficient reading of technical drawings and 3D models. Knowledge of material properties, process controls, failure modes, and traceability/serialized-part control. Familiarity with DoD/aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD-11991, MIL-STD-3018) and related industries (DOE, automotive/medical device manufacturing, QA). Experience with MIL-STD or industry machining, welding, soldering, electronic assembly, cable-harness fabrication, coating/surface-treatment, and cross-disciplinary quality/documentation. Willingness to work onsite in manufacturing settings (including clean rooms or hazardous areas). Up to 15 domestic travel for supplier visits, audits, and technical briefings. These Qualifications Would be Nice toHave:
Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding, Chemical or Materials Engineering. Strong interest in material properties, semiconductors, corrosion, metallurgy, etc. Test-plan authoring/review, negotiation, and approval of materials & processes for program-approved lists. Hands-on APQP, PPAP, control-plan development. Machining expertise with GD&T (ASMEY14.5-2023/ISO 1101-2023
), surface-finish standards (ISO 1302/ASME B46.1), material specs (ASTM, AISI/SAE, ISO 4949). AWS welding certification; soldering/electronic-assembly knowledge (IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-2221/2222, MIL-STD-883). Cable-harness fabrication standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-196). Coating-system qualification (ISO 12944-5, ASTMB117, MIL-PRF-23377, MIL-PRF-32239, MIL-DTL-53022
). Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Top-Secret. Proven oral/written skills; experience presenting to high-value customers; juggle multiple projects. High urgency, strong work ethic, agile-environment experience (JIRA). Certifications- - ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Six-Sigma Green/Black Belt, Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).