Engineer Material Process - Level 5
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Salary$139k – $209k
LocationUnited States-Arizona-Chandler
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentMechanical & Energetics Engineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with a minimum of 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience
Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance
Subject matter expert (SME) on high temperature materials such as Carbon-Carbon, CMCs, super alloys, Titanium alloys, refractory metals, advanced ceramics, and/or ceramic/ablative coatings used on hypersonic flight vehicles/missiles and engines/motors
Collaborating with staff across engineering disciplines
Rapid learner with solid technical foundation in materials, engineering processing, chemistry, and/or thermodynamics
Develop, conduct, and direct engineering testing and DOEs to solve real world technical problems
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Support, review, and approval of supplier manufacturing procedures and development/production issues
Hands on support of active testing, development, and failure analysis work in our labs using various lab equipment
Perform Mechanical engineering and EEE department drawing reviews, drawing approvals, and write specifications
Represent the organization as a SME on programs/projects including direct contact with suppliers and customers
Create and present analysis reports documenting engineering findings
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Material Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering with materials/hypersonic focus
Active US Government Secret Security Clearance, or higher at the time of application
Experience in Design, Development, Testing, Processing and/or Manufacturing of aerospace flight vehicles/missiles, their parts, and/or materials
SME with aerospace metals, CMCs, and/or thermal protection systems
Strong experience with materials and chemical lab equipment such as Optical Microscopes/Metallography, SEM/EDS, DMA, TGA, DSC, OES, Mass Spec, ICP, FTIR, CT, NDI, Load/Tension Mechanical testing, Hardness testing, etc.
Experience with material characterization, qualification, and generation/use of design allowables
Familiar with material and process related drawings, industrial material specifications (ASTM/AMS/AWS), and materials processing & manufacturing
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Skills
Optical Microscopes
Metallography
SEM/EDS
DMA
TGA
DSC
OES
Mass Spec
ICP
FTIR
CT
NDI
Load/Tension Mechanical testing
Hardness testing
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
About the company
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.
The Mechanical & Energetics Engineering department is hiring for an Engineer Material Process - Level 5 professional at our Chandler, AZ location.
Essential Functions:
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Subject matter expert (SME) on high temperature materials such as Carbon-Carbon, CMCs, super alloys, Titanium alloys, refractory metals, advanced ceramics, and/or ceramic/ablative coatings used on hypersonic flight vehicles/missiles and engines/motors
•
Collaborating with staff across engineering disciplines to provide materials & process engineering expertise during development, design, integration, and flight testing
•
Rapid learner with solid technical foundation in materials, engineering processing, chemistry, and/or thermodynamics
•
Develop, conduct, and direct engineering testing and DOEs to solve real world technical problems
•
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
•
Support, review, and approval of supplier manufacturing procedures and development/production issues
•
Hands on support of active testing, development, and failure analysis work in our labs using various lab equipment
•
Perform Mechanical engineering and EEE department drawing reviews, drawing approvals, and write specifications
•
Represent the organization as a SME on programs/projects including direct contact with suppliers and customers
•
Create and present analysis reports documenting engineering findings
Basic Qualifications for Staff Engineer Materials Process:
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Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with a minimum of 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience
•
Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Material Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering with materials/hypersonic focus
•
Active US Government Secret Security Clearance, or higher at the time of application
•
Experience in Design, Development, Testing, Processing and/or Manufacturing of aerospace flight vehicles/missiles, their parts, and/or materials.
•
SME with aerospace metals, CMCs, and/or thermal protection systems
•
Strong experience with materials and chemical lab equipment such as Optical Microscopes/Metallography, SEM/EDS, DMA, TGA, DSC, OES, Mass Spec, ICP, FTIR, CT, NDI, Load/Tension Mechanical testing, Hardness testing, etc.
•
Experience with material characterization, qualification, and generation/use of design allowables
•
Familiar with material and process related drawings, industrial material specifications (ASTM/AMS/AWS), and materials processing & manufacturing
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00The 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.