[Hiring] Additive Technologies Principal Investigator Level 4 @Northrop Grumman

Role Description

Northrop Grumman Marine systems is seeking a Level 4 Materials Engineer or related field to drive the technical business strategy, development, and execution of heavy industrial additive manufacturing activities. A presence in Sunnyvale, California is preferred but is not required for this role.

This position is for a dynamic role within Northrop Grumman’s Marine Systems Materials Engineering and Processes team. A Principal Investigator (PI) will work closely with:

• Other materials engineers
• Design engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Advanced development
• Executive leadership
• Customers

The PI will develop and execute technical strategy for industrial use of additive manufacturing, including:

• Identifying use cases on current and future programs
• Securing funding
• Assisting with messaging to customers

The PI will also work tactically with:

• Program management
• Contracts
• Internal supply chain
• Suppliers

to drive execution to schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM with 6 years relevant work experience.
• Strong technical background in large-scale additive technologies, e.g. WAAM and Powder-directed DED.
• Clear understanding of materials used, processing, inspection, and related standards & processes.
• 8+ years of experience in Additive and/or Advanced Manufacturing with emphasis on commercial activities in non-defense applications including oil & gas, large-frame power generation, transportation, aviation, and/or space.
• Experience with supplier quality, manufacturing-focused distributed supply chain, and vendor collaboration.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DOW) secret-level security Clearance.

Requirements

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs and/or the U.S. Department of War.
• A working knowledge of common Navy fabrications codes and standards.
• Experience in the capture and execution of research and development activities.
• 8+ years of supporting external customers.
• 8+ years of experience in project management roles.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Current holder of secret-level or greater clearance.
• This position will require travel of up to 25%, annually.

Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.