RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Sentinel Sr Principal Material Process Engineer
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 an Sr Principal Material Process Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
What You’ll Get To Do
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Perform full spectrum of design application parts management tasks on assigned system and sub-systems to ensure streamlined risk identification, risk mitigation, and tracking of at-risk component issues during the design and manufacturing of weapon systems and equipment under an overarching Systems Engineering framework.
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Develop comprehensive manufacturing control and cost saving analysis strategies for large scale aerospace and ground control system component manufacturing.
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Create, analyze, and produce roadmaps, impact, and issue reports and present data to stakeholders, customers, and upper management.
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Research specifications and standards to support part, material & process engineering processes being implemented across multiple internal and external supplier sub-system designs and manufacturing processes.
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Maintain close coordination with several integrated product teams and provide detailed status to program leadership, as required.
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Collaborate with systems engineers, design engineers, project managers, reliability engineers, and external customers to establish clear part, material, and manufacturing process design documentation traceability to system performance.
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 positions 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
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Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience, or 6 years of experience with a master’s degree; 4 years of experience with PHD.
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Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.
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Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
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Strong written and oral communication for test plans and briefing stakeholders.
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Project‑management skills (schedule, risk, resource coordination).
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.
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Previous experience leading projects.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have
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Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
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Experience reviewing & approving materials and processes.
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Demonstrates a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts relative to part/material manufacturing and FMEA.
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Demonstrates general knowledge of Systems Engineering, multi-generational program system and/or multi-generational program subsystem development, and familiarity with supplier management.
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Works independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using literature review and testing as appropriate.
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Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
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Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA.
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Hands‑on experience with APQP, PPAP, and control plan development.
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Relevant machining experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5‑2023 or ISO 1101‑2023, Surface Finish ISO 1302 or ASME B46.1, Material Specification ASTM AISI/SAE grading, ISO 4949, etc.
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Relevant Cable Harness Fabrication such as IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, MIL‑STD‑196.
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Relevant AWS welding experience.
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Relevant Soldering & Electronic Assembly experience.
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Siemens NX, Capital, Expedition and Teamcenter experience.
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Relevant Coating System and qualification experience.
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Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
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.
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.
