Engineer Survivability - Materials (El Segundo CA)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. The Engineer Survivability - Materials will be essential in enhancing the survivability of defense systems through the application of advanced materials and processes. The candidate will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions within the Survivability discipline. Responsibilities include analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes that optimize performance in structures, systems, and subsystems. The selected candidate will leverage principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues, ensuring the integration of survivability features into both new designs and existing systems. This position will be located on site in El Segundo , CA and may require up to 10% travel. Core Competencies : Leverage Advanced Technology: Utilize the latest classified technology to minimize the detectability of aircraft across electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums. Predict and Verify Performance: Use proprietary analysis codes to forecast design performance and validate predictions through physical model testing. Optimize Stealth Design: Balance the optimization of stealth properties with requirements from other engineering disciplines and ensure compliance with survivability requirements during the design process. Collaborate Effectively: Work collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to achieve customer goals in a fast-paced and diverse work setting. Adapt and Innovate: Offer real-time solutions to production issues based on previous aircraft systems and Low Observable (LO) experience. Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related experience. Experience in Low Observable Materials and Processes (LO M&P). Comprehension of materials selection for electromagnetic performance. Proficiency in materials testing methods (mechanical, thermal, environmental, EM properties) and interpreting lab results. Knowledge of fabrication and application processes for specialty materials, including coatings, adhesives, and composite structures used in aircraft. Familiarity with military specifications and standards, as well as experience interfacing with military customers related to survivability requirements. Skilled in creating process specifications, test plans, technical reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Demonstrated experience working on projects requiring cross-collaboration with other disciplines. Comfortable working with design, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure material/process compliance. A current active U.S. Government in-scope Secret Security Clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR and any other program access(es) required for the position. Preferred Qualifications : Experience working on military