Northrop Grumman

Materials&ProcessEngineerLevel2orLevel3

$83–125k San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Materials & Process Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Materials engineering, Process engineering, Composites manufacturing. Analyze materials. Research materials”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Data analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

10% travel, Relocation assistance available, DoD clearances required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science in STEM, 2 years engineering experience, Master of Science in STEM, 5 years engineering experience, PhD in STEM, Working knowledge of carbon/epoxy resin, Working knowledge of carbon/cyanate resin, Working knowledge of core materials, Hands on experience with composites manufacturing, Experience with hand lay-up, Experience with vacuum bagging, Knowledge of surface treatments, Knowledge of coatings, Knowledge of adhesive bonding processes, Ability to obtain DoD clearances, US Citizenship

Nice to Have

BS or MS in Material Science, Prior aerospace experience, Prior space hardware experience, Analytical approach to problem solving, Data analysis experience, Familiarity with FTIR, Familiarity with DSC, Familiarity with DMA

What You'll Do.

Apply material behavior principles

Develop material specifications

Develop processing specifications

Develop fabrication specifications

Develop assembly processes

Develop material properties

Develop design allowables

Develop processing processes

Develop engineering specifications

Perform material analyses

Perform failure analysis

Perform life predictions

Define requirement specifications

Review subcontractor procedures

Review engineering process requirements

Document new processes

Implement new processes

Train on new processes

Implement SPC methodologies

Monitor SPC methodologies

Establish lessons learned evaluation

Implement lessons learned

Develop manufacturing tools

Refine manufacturing tools

Support C/CA activities

Perform DOE activities

Validate new equipment

Qualify new equipment

Approve engineering documentation

Approve Manufacturing Work Instructions

Approve Specifications

Create material specifications

Update material specifications

Create process specifications

Update process specifications

Create material test programs

Administer material test programs

Support manufacturing shop floor

Troubleshoot manufacturing shop floor

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