Sr Staff Materials & Processes Engineer (F-35)

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Staff Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the Palmdale Aircraft Integration organization. This position may be located in El Segundo, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA with ability to travel to El Segundo approx. 50% of the time. The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans. Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Serves as organization spokesperson on multiple advanced projects and/or programs that have a direct impact on the sector. Own aspects of materials and process engineering related to testing, process development, and material selection. Approve material and process selection based on program requirements. Design and develop new processes for implementing materials related to F-35. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Support design engineering and production for materials selection. Test and characterize materials. Provides teams with internal and external knowledge of the technical industry and how it impacts the company. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Negotiate and request changes, with the customer, to material and process specifications, as well as quality control specifications. Serves as a mentor.