Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Material Science- Nuclear Hardening & Survivability

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, PyTorch, TensorFlow, MapReduce, R Programming

Job Description

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States of America
• Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 1

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 searching for an experienced Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Material Science to join the Nuclear Hardening & Survivability team within Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, AZ.

Knowledge and use of materials’ analysis tools, including Instrons (or equivalent), EDX, SEM, IR Spectroscopy and related materials analysis equipment. Have familiarity with adhesives, coatings, metallurgy, manufacturing processes and quality controls (test methods, procedures, production inspection, qualification. Familiarity with PWBA, PCB and avionics (electronics used in aerospace hardware), cables/connectors. Ability to perform tests, prepare test plans and procedures and critical analysis of data. Ability to perform statistical analysis of test data and manufacturing process control data. Should have direct experience with vendors making and producing parts/materials/services associated with military grade hardware. Ability to work with others and coordinate efforts among other material scientists and design engineers, production personnel and vendors. Knowledge of statistical methods including regression (single & multiple), ANOVA, DOE (design of experiments). 

This position may be offered at the Principal Engineer Systems Level 3 or Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Level 4

Basic Qualifications:

• If offered at the Principal Engineer Systems Level 3 requires:
• BS Eng degree plus 5 years of experience; Masters degree plus 3 years of experience; PhD plus 0 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance
• If offered at the Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Level 4 requires:
• T BS Eng degree plus 9 years of experience; Masters degree plus 7 years of experience; PhD plus 4 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance