Northrop Grumman · 7 hours ago
Materials & Process Engineer /Principal Materials & Processes Engineer(M&P) - R10212474
Commerce, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a pioneering company in technological advancements, seeking a Materials & Process Engineer / Principal Materials & Processes Engineer specializing in metals and metallic processes. This role involves performing root cause analysis of material failures, developing and optimizing materials for engineering design, and ensuring M&P requirements are satisfied through various engineering processes.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Perform root cause analysis of material failures
Provide effective solutions to production metallics issues
Generates test plans & reports
Analyzes, researches, designs and develops metallic 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
Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes
Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications
Material analyses, including failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications
Leads Tiger Team efforts in RCCAs related to metallurgical issues, presenting status to stakeholders and customers
Perform drawing reviews to ensure M&P requirements are satisfied
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience with a background in metallic materials; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
Experience with metal fabrication and design
Experience with repair processes for metal materials
Experience with the qualification of metals or metallurgical processes
Experience with material selection
Experience with soldering, brazing, or welding, forging, material selection, and/or heat treatment
Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a background in metallic materials; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience with a background in metallic materials
Experience with metal fabrication and design
Experience with repair processes for metal materials
Experience with the qualification of metals or metallurgical processes
Experience with material selection
Experience with soldering, brazing, or welding, forging, material selection, and/or heat treatment
Preferred
Master's Degree in discipline of Materials Science or similar
Subject Matter Expertise in Metals joining (soldering, brazing, or welding), forging, advanced material selection, and/or heat treatment
Experience with weld and/or heat treatment of Titanium alloys
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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