Material Process Engineer - EEE Component Engineer (Level 3 or Level 4)

Requisition ID: R

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a highly a qualified Material Process Engineer - EEE Component Engineer (Level 3 or Level 4) looking to join a highly qualified team located in Manhattan Beach, CA .

This position is for a Material Process Engineer - EEE Component Engineer (Level 3 or Level 4). The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans. Also, creating and maintaining part & process specifications to design, procure, assemble and install high reliability cables & harnesses. Assist design engineering with proper part selection, application, and alternative part selection. Participate in resolving design, manufacturing or supplier technical issues. Support anomaly investigations and failure analysis. Create test plans and procedures. Create and deliver briefings to update the team and management. Support Design Engineering, Procurement, Integration & Test, and Production.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

Basic Qualifications (Level 3)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or other STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in the design, assembly, and integration of cable harnesses (Master's degree may count towards an additional 2 years of experience).

• Familiarity with application of wire derating analysis

• Familiarity with industry cable and harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 and AS50881

• Knowledge of harness fabrication, component (back-shell, connector, cable and wire) selection and installation processes with hands-on experience

• Familiarity to EMI/RF principles and their application to harness shielding

• Parts, Materials and Processes support to electrical harness for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal applications

• Practical working experience with supporting ongoing design of space-flight electronic assemblies

• Demonstrated knowledge in parts, materials and process selection, manufacturing support, failure analysis, and processing of materials for air or space hardware

• Must have ability to obtain or currently possess a DoD Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications (Level 4)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or other STEM degree with 9+ years of relevant experience in the design, assembly, and integration of cable harnesses (Master's degree may count towards an additional 2 years of experience).

• Familiarity with application of wire derating analysis

• Familiarity with industry cable and harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 and AS50881

• Knowledge of harness fabrication, component (back-shell, connector, cable and wire) selection and installation processes with hands-on experience

• Familiarity to EMI/RF principles and their application to harness shielding

• Parts, Materials and Processes support to electrical harness for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal applications

• Practical working experience with supporting ongoing design of space-flight electronic assemblies

• Demonstrated knowledge in parts, materials and process selection, manufacturing support, failure analysis, and processing of materials for air or space hardware

• Must have ability to obtain or currently possess a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science plus 10 years of relevant experience

• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft systems

• Experience with preparing and presenting oral and written reports

• Experience in developing and maintaining parts, materials and process specifications

• Familiarity with PM&P requirements per Aerospace TOR-2006(8583)-5235 / -5236

• Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software

• Active, in-scope DoD Top Secret and/or SCI clearance

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300
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.
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.
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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.