RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Materials & Processes Design Engineer to work at our facility located in Promontory, UT.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

This design engineering position is a technical expert in the materials and processes associated with internal insulation used in solid rocket motors. Primary functions include design support for process development and production support located at Promontory Utah facilities, with a focus on production and resolution of production issues. They are also a principal investigator and contributor for test efforts involving materials and processes associated with insulation, insulation bonding, and insulation layup. This includes troubleshooting and problem resolution involving material obsolescence, evaluation of replacements, and recommended design/material changes to address production challenges.

Responsibilities include:

• Define and manage requirements for materials and processes, including writing specifications

• Define test objectives, author engineering test plans, write ESI planning to direct test efforts, prepare test reports, and provide oversight for test activities

• Development, qualification, execution, and on-going support of new test specimens and methods as dictated by program needs

• Provide technical design and production support to existing programs and programs in development (focus on production and resolution of issues)

• Provide nonconformance support and dispositions as needed to maintain production or testing schedule and ensure compliance with test requirements

• Evaluate compliance of materials used in the design to the requirements provided by the customers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 2 years of experience in engineering or related field; or a master's degree and 0+ years of experience

• Knowledge of solid rocket motor and production, including related manufacturing processes

• Hands-on experience with production processing or laboratory testing

• Demonstrated team leadership skills

• Travel expectation of 0% – 5%, with primary work location at Promontory, Utah.

• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering (CE) or Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) degree

• Familiarity with analytic chemistry, polymer science, composite materials, etc.

• Statistic literacy, and experience with statistical analysis and statistical process control (SPC)

• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, R or similar

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Technical knowledge in either viscoelastic materials, adhesives, liners, or thermal protection systems

• Familiarity with material obsolescence and vendor process change evaluation and qualification

• Knowledge of M&P engineering design, R&D, analysis, test, and manufacturing processes

• Previous team leadership experience, and hands-on design and/or analysis

• Experience with NASA, commercial and strategic programs and configuration management requirements

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

•  Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
•  401k
•  Educational Assistance
•  Life Insurance
•  Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
•  Paid Time Off
•  Health & Wellness Resources
•  Employee Discounts 

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

The 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.