RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Material Process / Engineer Material Process for a 4/10-1st shift (Mon-Thurs) opening. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Engineering group. In Vehicle Engineering, we develop manned and unmanned aircraft platforms for all programs in the Aeronautics Systems Sector. This candidate will become part of an M&P team responsible for daily shop floor support.

Essential Functions

The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to:

• Answer shop floor assist calls in a timely manner.

• Collaborate and work-with technicians on the shop floor the majority of the day. Working in confined spaces and from elevated platforms is routine. Lifting objects, kneeling, climbing ladders, and crawling thru confined spaces is typical.

• Read, interpret and author specification changes along with authoring PowerPoint presentations and Excel data tabulation will be routine.

• Assist and guide technicians in the setup and processes required to successfully complete a task.

• Write test plans and collaborate with test Labs (both internal and external) along with expedited test data turnaround times.

• Research and develop materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.

• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.

This requisition may be filled at either a Level 1 (Associate Engineer) or Level 2 (Engineer).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2026.

• Be majoring in or having majored in: Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or a similar STEM degree.

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Aeronautical (T02)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2026 or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience (or similar engineering experience) by August 2026

• Be majoring in or having majored in: Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or a similar STEM degree

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

• Experience with working on military or commercial aircraft, parts and assemblies.

• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.

• Familiarity with ASTM test procedures.

• Experience with lab testing: Thermal, Optical, Rheology & Mechanical:

• DSC, FTIR, TGA, Photomicrography, Rheometer & Load frame operation.

• Familiar with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, sealants, coatings and adhesive materials is a plus. Familiar with fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for aircraft composite structures, familiar with metallic materials and processes.

• Demonstrated extensive interpersonal communication, shop floor support & interacting with people. Demonstrated experience with soft skills & communication.

• Clear understanding of Chain of Command and the ability to follow direction within an organizational structure.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.

• Mechanical related hobbies or familiarities. (Pilot, mechanic, 3-d printing, sewing, stain glass, racing/offroad motorsports, etcetera)

Pay Range

• Associate Engineer Material Process (Level 1): $69,400 - $104,000

• Engineer Material Process (Level 2): $83,400 - $125,200

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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.

Northrop Grumman is a technology company, focused on global security and human discovery. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with capabilities they need to connect, advance and protect the U.S. and its allies. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our over 100,000 employees define possible every day.