Associate Engineer, Material Process

Northrop Grumman

. Provide timely responses to shop-floor assistance calls .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,400 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles, particularly in Chemistry and Material Science, with a focus on applying these principles to solve material issues in aerospace applications. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and presentations while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringMaterial Science ExpertiseExperience With Lab TestingU.S. Government Security ClearanceFAA Airframe & Powerplant License

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Hard Skills

Specification ChangesTest Plan WritingData TabulationMaterial InvestigationThermal TestingOptical TestingMechanical TestingRheology TestingComposite FabricationEngineering Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

DSCFTIRTGARheometerLoad-Frame Operation

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Airframe & Powerplant License

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringMilitary AircraftCommercial AircraftASTM Test ProceduresComposite Materials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide timely responses to shop-floor assistance calls
Collaborate with technicians on the shop floor
Read, interpret, and author specification changes
Author PowerPoint presentations and Excel data tabulations
Assist and guide technicians with task setup and required processes
Write test plans and collaborate with internal and external test laboratories
Expedite test-data turnaround
Research and develop materials and related application processes for engineering design and application in structures, systems, and subsystems
Apply chemistry, physics, and materials-science principles to investigate material issues and provide solutions
Support manned and unmanned aircraft platforms through the Vehicle Engineering group

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing or completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2026 for Level 1
Major in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or similar STEM degree
Completing or completed a Master’s degree by December 2027, or completing a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of Aeronautical engineering or similar engineering experience by December 2026 for Level 2
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred
Experience with military or commercial aircraft, parts, and assemblies preferred
Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports preferred
Familiarity with ASTM test procedures preferred
Experience with thermal, optical, rheology, and mechanical lab testing preferred
Familiarity with DSC, FTIR, TGA, photomicrography, rheometer, and load-frame operation preferred
Familiarity with composite pre-pregs, honeycombs, sealants, coatings, adhesive materials, aircraft composite fabrication/assembly/repair processes, and metallic materials/processes preferred
FAA Airframe & Powerplant License preferred
Willingness and ability to work on the shop floor, in confined spaces, and from elevated platforms
Ability to lift objects, kneel, climb ladders, and crawl through confined spaces
Ability to work a 4/10 Monday–Thursday second-shift night schedule or first-shift day schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business