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.
Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapon Systems has an opening for a **Material Process Engineer (Level 3 or 4)** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in **Northridge, CA.**
This is an on-site role and there is no remote work. The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans. You will be responsible for analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems, and will also apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.
**Responsibilities:**
+ 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.
+ Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
+ Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and designs, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.
+ Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
+ May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
**Basic Qualifications for a Principal Material Process Engineer - Level 3:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or other relevant STEM degree with 5+ years of associated experience
+ Extensive experience working with metals and metallurgical principles, including corrosion, fracture mechanics, heat treatment, machining, forging, casting, chemical finishes, plating, cleaning, and material characterization activities
+ Experience working with aerospace and mil-spec sealants, adhesives, primers, and paints
+ Experience in writing and maintaining material and process specifications
+ Experience with Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing (NDI/NDT) techniques
+ Current US Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years with ability to be cleared for a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
**Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer - Level 4:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or other relevant STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
+ Extensive experience working with metals and metallurgical principles, including corrosion, fracture mechanics, heat treatment, machining, forging, casting, chemical finishes, plating, cleaning, and material characterization activities
+ Experience working with aerospace mil-spec sealants, adhesives, primers, and paints
+ Experience writing and maintaining material and process specifications within the Defense industry
+ Experience with Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing (NDI/NDT) techniques
+ Current US Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years with ability to be cleared for a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Relevant experience of working on military aerospace programs
+ Experience with preparing and presenting oral and written research, technical reports, dissertations, design changes, and test/qualification plans
+ Experience working in collaboration with Global Supply Chain (GSC), International Trade Compliance (ITC), Operations, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Logistics, and Systems Engineering groups, including understanding their requirements and executing their processes, to ensure success for ones own tasks
+ Author change notices, technical reports, statements of work, technical memorandums, material specifications, process specifications, qualification plans, and procedures that meet programmatic requirements with minor supervision
+ Interpret technical requirements of controlled documents (AS/AMS/ASTM/MIL/etc) and provide reasonable deductions based on the flow down of requirements
+ Adjudicate supplier qualification data and respond to supplier inquiries regarding technical requirements with minor supervision
+ Understanding of NAS411 inside a Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP)
+ Intimate understanding of how contractual requirements become engineering requirements
+ Diplomatic ability to participate in customer or internal high-level technical meetings and resolve questions or conflicts in a judicious and expedient manner
\#LI-MA1
Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say youll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.
For more information, please click on this link below:
Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman (
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $129,900.00 - $187,300.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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.
Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapon Systems has an opening for a **Material Process Engineer (Level 3 or 4)** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in **Northridge, CA.**
This is an on-site role and there is no remote work. The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans. You will be responsible for analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems, and will also apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.
**Responsibilities:**
+ 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.
+ Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
+ Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and designs, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.
+ Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
+ May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
**Basic Qualifications for a Principal Material Process Engineer - Level 3:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or other relevant STEM degree with 5+ years of associated experience
+ Extensive experience working with metals and metallurgical principles, including corrosion, fracture mechanics, heat treatment, machining, forging, casting, chemical finishes, plating, cleaning, and material characterization activities
+ Experience working with aerospace and mil-spec sealants, adhesives, primers, and paints
+ Experience in writing and maintaining material and process specifications
+ Experience with Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing (NDI/NDT) techniques
+ Current US Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years with ability to be cleared for a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
**Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Material Process Engineer - Level 4:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or other relevant STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
+ Extensive experience working with metals and metallurgical principles, including corrosion, fracture mechanics, heat treatment, machining, forging, casting, chemical finishes, plating, cleaning, and material characterization activities
+ Experience working with aerospace mil-spec sealants, adhesives, primers, and paints
+ Experience writing and maintaining material and process specifications within the Defense industry
+ Experience with Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing (NDI/NDT) techniques
+ Current US Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years with ability to be cleared for a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Relevant experience of working on military aerospace programs
+ Experience with preparing and presenting oral and written research, technical reports, dissertations, design changes, and test/qualification plans
+ Experience working in collaboration with Global Supply Chain (GSC), International Trade Compliance (ITC), Operations, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Logistics, and Systems Engineering groups, including understanding their requirements and executing their processes, to ensure success for ones own tasks
+ Author change notices, technical reports, statements of work, technical memorandums, material specifications, process specifications, qualification plans, and procedures that meet programmatic requirements with minor supervision
+ Interpret technical requirements of controlled documents (AS/AMS/ASTM/MIL/etc) and provide reasonable deductions based on the flow down of requirements
+ Adjudicate supplier qualification data and respond to supplier inquiries regarding technical requirements with minor supervision
+ Understanding of NAS411 inside a Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP)
+ Intimate understanding of how contractual requirements become engineering requirements
+ Diplomatic ability to participate in customer or internal high-level technical meetings and resolve questions or conflicts in a judicious and expedient manner
\#LI-MA1
Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say youll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.
For more information, please click on this link below:
Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman (
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $129,900.00 - $187,300.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Job ID: 487574763
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025
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