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Materials Engineer Level 5

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Northrop Grumman

Sunnyvale, CA (In Person)

$201,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Job Description

Materials Engineer Level 5
Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
No
CLEARANCE TYPE
Secret
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Marine systems is seeking a Materials Engineer, Level 5, to lead materials engineering design and support for propulsion & machinery efforts on the Virginia-class of fast attack submarines. A presence in Sunnyvale, California is required for this role. This position is for a dynamic role within Northrop Grumman's Marine Systems Materials Engineering and Test Laboratory (METL) department. This is a fast-paced environment where the team provides materials engineering support to design engineering and on-site production activities. An ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate subject matter expertise in materials and/or weld engineering and will have a strong background in metallurgical and weld processes for ferrous materials. This position requires subject matter expert level understanding of metallurgy, forming processes, metallographic evaluation, non-destructive test, heat treatments, corrosion control mechanisms, and industrial fabrication. Deep knowledge of common commercial weld codes are expected and knowledge of NavSea weld codes are a plus. Familiarity with Department of War programs and lifecycle management are also beneficial. Regular activities in this role will include providing materials engineering expertise during design phases, ownership of materials engineering related tasks for upcoming Virginia products, and working with suppliers and our customer on fabrication processes and approvals. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. A DOW clearance will be required for this position.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's Degree in STEM with 10 years of relevant experience. Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing. Clear understanding of commercial materials processing, inspection, and related standards. Experience with supplier quality, manufacturing-focused distributed supply chain, and vendor collaboration. US Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Ability to travel 10 annually.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs and/or the U.S. Department of War Expert knowledge of common Navy fabrications codes and standards Experience in the capture and execution of research and development activities. 10+ years of supporting external customers 10+ years of experience in project management roles. Project Management Professional certification Current holder of Secret Security Clearance or greater clearance
Primary Level Salary Range:
$161,000.00 - $241,400.00 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 Sunnyvale, 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:
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Northrop Grumman recruiters will never:
Request payment for applications or interviews. Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments. Extend a job offer without conducting an interview. Send communication from unofficial email domains (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, etc.). Learn how to identify legitimate communications from our team and protect yourself from recruitment fraud.