Sobre esta vaga de Principal/Senior Principal Materials and Process Engineer na Northrop Grumman
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will support ongoing physical analysis and mechanical testing for a variety of materials, including composites, metals, and polymers, along with laboratory improvements to allow for expansion of these capabilities within the Materials and Processes Teams.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr. Principal Material and Process Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.
This position can be filled as a Principal Material and Process Engineer or a Senior Principal Material Process Engineer.
Summary of Role:
As a Principal/Sr. Principal Material and Process Engineer within the Material Analysis Organization, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. By ensuring quality products are being produced throughout the lifecycle of our hardware, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Safely execute and document material characterization performed on materials including, but not limited to, manufactured metallic parts, printed wiring boards, adhesives and coatings, for property analysis and quality verification.
Interface with manufacturing and engineering to identify opportunities for process development and opportunities for existing process improvement with respect to material use.
Be able to independently develop test plans, lead small groups of engineers to execute testing, and draw conclusions from the results as well as document and communicate results to necessary stakeholders.
Work with a team of diverse individuals to provide data driven decisions for material qualification and verification.
Be able to review and understand internal, industry, and customer requirements to ensure our test methods and test results align.
Participate in recommendations and approvals for program designs regarding material use and/or investigation and approval of new material introductions to the BWI site.
Execute IRAD/MTA projects with limited guidance from a senior engineer. Support project execution to maintain cost, schedule, and technical deliverables.
Apply process improvement and engineering methodologies to effectively improve and align sector, division, business unit, and section level processes, and coordinate the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of identified chemical processes to the engineering team.
Serve as a POC from the Materials and Processes group to Program Managers, Cell Managers, or other stakeholders on the capabilities and utility of our group.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of a US Government Secret clearance prior to start
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Material and Process Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required
Active US Government Secret Clearance required to start.
5 years of experience incorporating feedback from various sources, including technicians, operators, and engineers, to ensure technical and ergonomic capabilities in processes.
5 years of experience with establishing standard operating procedures and engaging the operations team to ensure these are followed.
5 years of professional experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials engineering is required
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Material and Process Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required
Active US Government Secret Clearance required to start.
8 years of experience incorporating feedback from various sources, including technicians, operators, and engineers, to ensure technical and ergonomic capabilities in processes.
8 years of experience with establishing standard operating procedures and engaging the operations team to ensure these are followed.
8 years of professional experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials engineering is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong technical writing skill and the ability to write process documentation with minimal oversight.
Familiarity with industry and government specifications related to testing and performance of composite materials.
Establishing standard operating procedures and engaging the operations team to ensure these are followed.
Experience testing and reviewing performance data in accordance with internal and industry specifications.
Ability to work independently and under tight schedule constraints to deliver quantifiable results with documented recommendations for material use.
Ability to read and understand established processes while looking for opportunities for existing process improvement to increase output while decreasing costs.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00The 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
