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Materials & Process Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3

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Northrop Grumman

San Diego, CA (In Person)

$104,300 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Materials & Process Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3
Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
No
CLEARANCE TYPE
None
TRAVEL:
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 Space Sector has an opening for a Materials & Process Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, California. This position can be filled at a level 2 or level 3. Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website: northropgrumman/space/spacecraft-components/ As the Materials & Process Engineer you will analyze, research, design and develop 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. You will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic, and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication, and assembly processes. You will develop, analyze, and apply material properties and design allowables, processing processes and 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. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Review of down-flowed engineering process requirements to ensure applicability to part type. Documentation and implementation, including training, of any new processes introduced. Implementation and monitoring of SPC methodologies into manufacturing. Establishment of 'lessons learned' evaluation of projects and implementation of such lessons into future programs. Development and refinement of manufacturing tools. Support for Cause and Corrective Action (C/CA) activities. Design of Experiments (DOE) activities for manufacturing efficiency and quality improvement. Validation and qualification of new equipment. Review and approval of engineering documentation including Manufacturing Work Instructions, Drawings, Specifications. Creation and updates to material and process specifications. Creation and administration of material test programs. Support and troubleshooting of manufacturing shop floor activities. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years of engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline Working knowledge of high-performance carbon/epoxy and carbon/cyanate resin system, core materials. Hands on working experience with composites manufacturing processes, including hand lay-up and vacuum bagging. Knowledge of surface treatments / coatings etc. Knowledge of adhesive bonding processes Candidate must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD clearances within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. US Citizenship Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years of engineering experience; or PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline Working knowledge of high-performance carbon/epoxy and carbon/cyanate resin system, core materials. Hands on working experience with composites manufacturing processes, including hand lay-up and vacuum bagging. Knowledge of surface treatments / coatings etc. Knowledge of adhesive bonding processes Candidate must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD clearances within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
BS or MS in Material Science and Engineering Knowledge of adhesive bonding processes Prior experience in an aerospace or space hardware manufacturing or development environment. Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving and data analysis. Familiarity with analytical material test methods such as
FTIR, DSC, DMA.
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northropgrumman/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range:
$83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$103,600.00 - $155,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit northropgrumman/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Now (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of ) Now Job Info Location San Diego, California, United States Type Permanent Company Details Northrop Grumman 2980 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA northropgrumman/careers 2002 Open Jobs Available Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....
Benefits:
We're committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards
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