Sentinel (GBSD) – Senior Staff Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer (PMP/SpecDesign) 12881

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking multiple Senior Staff Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer.  This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform full spectrum of corrosion management tasks on assigned system and sub-systems to ensure streamlined risk identification, risk mitigation, and tracking of corrosion issues during the design of weapon systems and equipment under an overarching Systems Engineering framework.

• Develop/maintain/review & approve Corrosion Prevention and Control Plans(CPCPs), PPSLs, PAMPLs of all design teams and their major sub suppliers and perform issue tracking and risk mitigation for all corrosion issues.

• Desk/Paperwork includes drafting and reviewing design documents, drawings, specification and test plans. Also recommending materials selections and process selections for welding, metallurgy, and/or corrosion.

• Demonstrate a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts relative to service life estimation and corrosion.

• Demonstrate general knowledge of Systems Engineering, multi-generational program system and/or multi-generational program subsystem development, and familiarity with supplier management.

• Work independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Create, analyze, and produce roadmaps, impact, and issue reports and present data to stakeholders, customers, and upper management. Research specifications and standards to support metals and corrosion engineering processes. Research technical, corrosion data sources using Government and commercial sources. Review and evaluate engineering solutions, design, and technical data for corrosion impacts. Follow Systems Engineering disciplines and processes. Assist in the Hexavalent Chromium prevention process. Applicant will be expected to maintain close coordination with several integrated product teams, provide detailed status to program leadership, participate in Corrosion Prevention and Advisory Board meetings, as required.

• Self-motivated, work under general direction, and work well in teams.

• Collaborate with systems engineers, design engineers, project managers, reliability engineers, and external customers for establishing corrosion best practices for galvanic assessments, service life predictions, failure analysis, 3D modeling and simulation, specifications, and processes.

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  

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 14 years' experience; 12 years’ experience with a Master’s degree; or 9 years’ experience with a PhD

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance 

• Experience leading projects

• Familiarity with corrosion, metallurgy, welding, mechanical properties, materials properties, etc.

• Skilled in drafting, interpreting, and reviewing design documents, drawings, specification and test plans.

• Proficient at recommending materials selections and process selections for welding, metallurgy, and/or corrosion.

• Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.)

• Able and willing to coordinate small scale M&P Projects

• Experience with AWS and/or ASME welding specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Physics, Solid State Chemistry, or Corrosion Engineering discipline from an accredited university

• 6+ years in cathodic protection, service life estimation, failure analysis and metallurgy OR related professional/military experience working in an Engineering or Technical position (4 years with Masters)

• Experience leading/mentoring engineering team members

• Experience giving guidance and teaching about metallurgy, corrosion, and or welding

• Familiarity with AAMP / NACE Corrosion Certification/s

• Understanding of process/procedure development, control, and improvement

• Stress Corrosion Cracking Test planning experience

• Experience with Service Life Testing, Corrosion testing, Allowable Testing, and failure analysis

• Demonstrated passion for corrosion, kinetics, and thermodynamics of materials.

• Demonstrated passion for being a creative and out-of-the box thinker

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter, NX solid modeling

• Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward)

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

• Demonstrated experience in making sound data-driven decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.

• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

• Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA

Salary Range: $143,800.00 - $215,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.