Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
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 Aerospace Systems** has an opening for a **Principal or Sr. Principal Non Destructive Inspection Engineer** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in **Palmdale, CA** within the Palmdale Vehicle Engineering organization.
**Responsibilities:**
+ The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing, researching, and specifying Non-destructive inspection tools and methodologies and their related application processes for use in bonded composite structures, metallics, systems and subsystems.
+ The candidate will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.
+ The candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering and quality organizations performing detailed technical reviews of specifications, inspection plans, and standard developments.
+ The candidate will provide technical and engineering support to the NDT department, develop NDT procedures and techniques, train NDT personnel, research and develop new inspection methods for production inspection, assist in DCMA and internal audits.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Basic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer include a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience
+ Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Engineer include a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience.
+ Note: An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
+ Candidate must have an American Society for Non-destructive Testing (SNT) LV III in multiple methods
+ This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access prior to start.
Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00
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.
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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Relocation package, Shift work,
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