Our team enjoys a significantly diverse range of assignments and collaborates with many Northrop Grumman teams to provide innovative solutions to complex and exciting problems. We are part of the composites technology development organization and work closely with Design and analysis engineers, engineering technicians, tooling engineers/designers, inspection engineers/technicians, and process engineers to provide state-of-the-art solutions to the most engaging problems. Safety is near and dear to our hearts; we are proud of our record of 1100+ days without a recordable incident. We work a 9/80 work week, which gives us every other Friday off to pursue passions outside the office. Travel varies with each project, but typically for a Principal Engineer is less than 10%, and primarily within the continental US. We work with our team to try and allocate travel responsibilities to those who are able and enjoy travel. Northrop Grumman offers a full suite of benefits to our employees. We are regularly voted among the top companies for work life balance. Our Clearfield location is surrounded by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains which provide numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Do you enjoy skiing, hiking, or biking? Picture yourself in Utah!
Responsibilities:

Develop processes and optimize machining/trim solutions for pilot scale, demonstrators and production hardware of complex composite materials. Plan and execute the transition to production scale manufacturing and assist in defining equipment and floor plan needs.
* Manage scheduling, allocation, calibration, outfitting, upgrading, etc., of multiple machining centers on plant.
* Solve technical issues using root cause methodologies based on underlying scientific principals and an understanding of chemical processes
* Provide technical decisions and recommendations based on data and project outcomes
* Lead development efforts to reduce cost, increase process efficiency, and ensure consistent quality in support of current and future programs
* Work with internal and external partners to champion and ensure success of R&D projects
* Act as principal investigator on selected new proposals and projects
* Manage execution of the project requirements to cost and schedule objectives
* Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork within the Process and Technology Development team
This role may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal Research & Development Engineer level 3/4 depending on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Research & Development Engineer Level 3:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 5 years of engineering experience in the following fields: Process, Design, Product, Material, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, Design, Application, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Development, Research OR; Masters in a STEM field with 3 years of engineering experience in mentioned fields OR; PhD in STEM with 1 year of engineering experience in mentioned fields.
* Experience in Material and Process Engineering.
* Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Sr. Principal Research & Development Engineer Level 4:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 8 years of engineering experience in the following fields: Process, Design, Product, Material, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, Design, Application, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Development, Research OR; Masters in a STEM field with 6 years of engineering experience in mentioned fields OR; PhD in STEM with 4 year of engineering experience in mentioned fields.
* Experience in Material and Process Engineering.
* Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Preferred Qualifications:

Aerospace composite machining methods
* Experience in Material and Process Engineering in composite material machining
* Active, In scope DoD Secret clearance
* Proficiency with CNC Machining and setup
* Experience with Fanuc and Siemens machine controls
* Ability to write and run CNC code on unique, challenging, and one-off parts
* Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
* Statistical analysis methods
Salary Range: $95,300 - $142,900
Salary Range 2: *$118,600 - $178,000
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.