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$139k – $209k per year
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In office (Chandler)
Seniority
Principal · 12+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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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:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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.
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