Principal/Sr. Principal Test Engineer

Category: EngineeringLocation: Sunnyvale - CA, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 1

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIncluding, but not limited to:

• Performs mechanical, microstructural, and chemical testing of metallic and non-metallic components, specimens, and raw materials with internal and external specifications
• Preparation of test samples by sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing of specimens
• Hardness testing: Rockwell, Vickers, or Brinell
• Macro and micro photography
• Basic metallurgical testing; coating thickness, case depth, etc.
• Use of mechanical load frames to perform tensile, compression and shear testing
• Analyze, record and report results
• Set up, operate and clean laboratory equipment
• Assist Operations and Engineering on various non-standard test/inspections as required
• Preparation and testing of bonded assemblies
• Chemical lab testing: chemical composition, viscosity, water content, etc.
• Assist engineering in verification of properties relating to quality notifications
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo direct responsibilities
  COMPLEXITY OF DUTIESDuties require judgment to work independently toward general results. Must be able to effectively communicate and work with a variety of departments and personnel that are supported.
  Remote work is not available.
  CONFIDENTIAL DATAWorks with confidential data of major importance which, if disclosed, may be detrimental to the company and U.S. interest. Must be able to obtain SECRET level security clearance granted through DOD.EDUCATIONRequires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Materials Science Engineering similar STEM degree with applicable experience in a Materials Test Lab.
  QUALIFICATIONSThis requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4
  Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with materials testing in accordance with industry and military standards
  • Extensive experience of mechanical tests such as, but not limited to, impact, tensile, compression, and shear testing
  • Foundational knowledge of metallurgical tests including sample preparation for microstructural analyses and various test methods such as, but not limited to, microhardness, chemical composition, case depth and grain structure determination
  • Experience in application and testing of adhesives and paints
  • Familiarity with basic machining tools such as band saw, horizontal lathe, and abrasive saw
  • Experience with operating load frames from manufacturers such as MTS, Instron, or Tinius & Olsen.
    Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
    • Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
    • All basic qualifications for a Level 3 engineer.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience operating machine shop tools such as a band saw, horizontal lathe, and abrasive saw
    • Minimum 5 years of experience with application and testing of adhesives and paints
    • Extensive experience with load frames such as MTS, Instron, or Tinius & Olsen.
    • Experience with mentoring and training others in safety and equipment usage.
    • Knowledge and experience with mechanical testing of molded rubber assemblies, preferred
      
      Salary Range: 92000 - 138000Salary Range 2: 114100 - 171100
      
      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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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