Engineer Material Process

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission. Northrop Grumman Marine systems is seeking a Level 2 Materials Engineer or related field to plan and execute technical efforts related to advanced materials research, exploration of additive manufacturing activities, and development of other advanced manufacturing technologies. This position is for a dynamic role within Northrop Grumman’s Marine Systems Advanced Materials Maturity Organization within Materials Engineering and Test Laboratories. An individual in this role will work closely with production Materials Engineers, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Concepts Leads, and Executive Leadership.  This roll will be required to contribute to test planning and project development, provide estimates for laboratory and engineering activities, execute on individual projects, analyze data, compile reports, and brief results to internal and external stakeholders.  Regular engagement with external suppliers and service providers will be required. The individual in this position will be working with senior engineers to drive innovation and must have an understanding of the technologies involved.  An ideal candidate will have a basic technical background in a range of metallic and non-metallic additive manufacturing modalities, machining technology, welding processes, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, production inspection standards and heat treatment processes. Experience in these fields in either military or non-military applications is acceptable.  2+ years of experience are required in a relevant field. • Bonus experiences would also include: • Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs and/or the U.S. Department of War • A working knowledge of common Navy fabrications codes and standards • Experience in the execution of research and development activities. • Ability to learn quickly and take on new unfamiliar tasks with a first-principles perspective. • Current holder of secret-level or greater clearance  This position’s 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 off. You’ll Bring These Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering from an accredited university and 2 years of experience with Bachelor's degree or 1 year of experience with Mast