Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
Staff Engineer Research & Development Level 5
United States-Utah-Clearfield
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Staff Research & Development Engineer Level 5 to join their team. This role involves developing processes and optimizing material solutions for composite aerospace structures, as well as managing project requirements to meet cost and schedule objectives.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop processes and optimize material solutions for pilot scale fabrication of complex composite materials. Plan and execute the transition to production scale manufacturing and assist in defining equipment and floor plan needs
Develop new material systems that are amenable to additive manufacturing, fiber placement and other automated composite fabrication techniques
Solve technical issues using root cause methodologies based on underlying scientific principals and an understanding of chemical processes
Identify and develop technical solutions that meet IRAD and Process Service project goals
Provide technical decisions and recommendations based on data and project outcomes
Lead development efforts to reduce cost, increase process efficiency, and ensure consistent quality in support of current and future programs
Work with internal and external partners to champion and ensure success of R&D projects
Act as principal investigator on selected new proposals and projects
Manage execution of the project requirements to cost and schedule objectives
Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork within the Process and Technology Development team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 12 years of engineering experience; or Masters in a STEM field with 10 years of engineering experience; or PhD in STEM field with 8 years of experience
Material and Process Engineering experience in composite material
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
Preferred
Aerospace composite machining methods
Active, In scope DoD Secret clearance
Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Statistical analysis methods
Ability to author, modify and audit work procedures
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase