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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 Space Systems is seeking a Principal Material Process Engineer. This position is located in Roy UT and supports the Sentinel program.\nWhat You Will Get To Do:\nPerform 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.\nDevelop comprehensive manufacturing control and cost saving analysis strategies for large scale aerospace and ground control system component manufacturing.\nCreate, analyze, and produce roadmaps, impact, and issue reports and present data to stakeholders, customers, and upper management.\nResearch specifications and standards to support part, material & process engineering processes being implemented across multiple internal and external supplier sub-system designs and manufacturing processes.\nMaintain close coordination with several integrated product teams and provide detailed status to program leadership, as required.\nCollaborate 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.\nThis 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\nBasic Qualifications:\n Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or related STEM discipline\nMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree with 3 years relevant experience\nMust be a U.S. citizen \nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.\nStrong written and oral communication for test plans and briefing stakeholders.\nAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.\nExperience reviewing & approving materials and processes.\nPrevious experience leading projects.\nMust be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering.\nDemonstrates a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts relative to part/material manufacturing and FMEA.\nDemonstrates general knowledge of Systems Engineering, multi-generational program system and/or multi-generational program subsystem development, and familiarity with supplier management.\nWorks independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using literature review and testing as appropriate.\nStrong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.\nExperience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA.\nHands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, and control plan development.\nRelevant 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.\nRelevant Cable Harness Fabrication such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-196.\nRelevant AWS welding experience.\nRelevant Soldering & Electronic Assembly experience.\nSiemens NX, Capital, Expedition and Teamcenter experience.\nRelevant Coating System and qualification experience.\nSix Sigma Green/Black Belt.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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. 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