Materials and Process Engineer or Principal Materials and Process Engineer

Our M&P team works independently but interacts constantly with other engineering groups and customers to achieve expectations. We're empowered to make decisions but can draw upon corporate resources to support us when needed. Each member of the team is tasked with identifying ways to improve efficiency in the team in the pursuit of continuous improvement. We're looking for a fellow self-starter who enjoys assessing and understanding risk to join us.
The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.
Note: This position can be filled with an Engineer or Principal Material and Process level.
Responsibilities:

Review/build material specifications and product specifications
Resolve material concerns for production operations including MRB evaluations
Support/develop novel solutions for design and manufacturing
Verify manufacturing limits and ensure specifications are maintained
Develop requirements for structural and chemical testing
Support root cause and corrective action requirement analysis
Basic Qualifications for a Material Process Engineer:

Degree must be one of the following: materials engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science or other relevant field of study + the qualifications below:
B.S. with 2+ years of professional experience OR
M.S. with 0 years of professional experience OR
Ph.D. in a relevant STEM discipline
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Material Process Engineer:

Degree must be one of the following: materials engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science or other relevant field of study + the qualifications below
B.S. with 5+ years of professional experience OR
M.S. with 3+ years of professional experience OR
Ph.D. with 1+ year of professional experience
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Preferred Qualifications:

Current active Secret clearance (or higher)
Degree in Materials Science, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering, or other closely related discipline
Experience in composite materials testing methods, procedures, failure modes, environmental effects, and bonded composite joints
Composite fabrication experience and planning
Experience supporting composite primary and secondary structures, metallic, vendor supplied material certifications, approved materials list, and support forensic activities as required
Experience or familiarity with composite processing techniques
Experience with production control systems (SAP/Visual Mfg/etc.)
Knowledge of or laboratory experience in materials characterization techniques (DSC, TGA, SEM, optical microscopy, mechanical testing, etc.)
Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch
Experience with risk mitigation

Capable of implementing failure analysis techniques in manufacturing
Ramp up rate for high volume manufacturing
Competencies for Success:

Commitment to divide time between office, laboratory, and production floor wherever demand is required to achieve outcomes
Effective presentation and writing/communication skills
Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Clinton, UT

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10220219

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-29T19:47:08