Materials & Processes Engineer/principal Engineer (composites) - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Iuka, MS +1 · Mechanical

This role focuses on materials and processes engineering, specifically with composite materials for airframe structures in the aerospace industry. Responsibilities include root cause analysis of material failures, generating test plans, analyzing and developing materials and their fabrication processes, and ensuring quality specifications. The role requires a STEM degree and experience with composite materials in aircraft and repair processes, with a strong emphasis on obtaining DoD Secret and SAP clearances.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performs root cause analysis of material failures, provides effective solutions to production composite issues
  2. Generates test plans & reports
  3. Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems
  4. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop non-metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes
  5. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science in STEM discipline
  • Experience with composite materials for airframe structures
  • Experience with composite fabrication and design on aircraft
  • Experience with repair processes composite materials used in aerospace structures
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance
  • Ability to perform this role 2nd shift

Nice to have

  • Degree discipline in Materials Science or similar
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
  • Experience with military specs and standards
  • Experience interfacing with a military customer

What the JD emphasized

  • DoD Secret Clearance
  • Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance