Sr Principal Materials Process Engineer

Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Engineering
Location: Baltimore - MD, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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 Mission Systems seeks a Materials and Processes Engineer specializing in selection and characterization of polymeric materials used in electronic assemblies as it relates to encapsulation, protection, strength, thermal characteristics, expansion/shrinkage and electrical properties. This person is expected to be knowledgeable in formulation, processing and properties of thermosetting materials, such as epoxies, urethanes, silicones, and polyimides. Compositions of interest include adhesives, coatings, thermal interface materials, heat transfer fluids, polymers for additive manufacturing, and printed wiring boards. Duties include failure analysis, manufacturing support, selection of materials, and preparation of custom formulations. Typical duties include approximately equal amounts of time in the laboratory and communicating results to customers orally or by written reports. The incumbent is expected to interact directly with customers and work well in small teams. The Materials and Processes group has excellent facilities and equipment for characterization and testing of metals, polymers, and ceramics. In addition, we have broad capabilities for measuring mechanical, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of materials, as well as analytical chemistry instrumentation for determination of composition and purity. Equipment for laboratory-scale custom synthesis is also available. We supply custom ceramic and polymer compositions for internal customers when no commercial material meets performance requirements. Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have a degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a focus in materials, Polymer Science or Physical Chemistry combined with related hands-on industrial laboratory experience in polymer processing and/or characterization.
B.S. Degree with a minimum of 9 years practical work experience, or, M.S. Degree with a minimum of 7 years practical work experience, or, Ph.D. Degree with a minimum of 4 years practical work experience
Applicants must be familiar with such materials characterization techniques as thermal analysis (DSC, TMA, TGA), dynamic mechanical analysis, polymer rheology, and infrared spectroscopy.
The applicant must have or be capable of obtaining a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with electronic assemblies and a demonstrated record of solving problems related to polymeric materials in electronic assemblies, is desirable.
Familiarity with industry and government specifications related to testing and performance of adhesives, coatings, printed wiring boards, and coolants, is desired.
Ability to work independently and under tight schedule constraints to deliver quantifiable results.
Experience with Additive polymers, coolants and fluid transfer media is a plus.

Salary Range: 108900 - 163300

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.