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Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possibleSSSD has an opening for a Sr. Principal Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CaliforniaEssential Functions:Prepares and processes parts and materials for microscopic examination in support of engineering and reliability analyses using metallographic techniques. Sections, mounts, polishes and images parts and materials for examination using standard metallography equipment (e.g. saws, polishing wheels). Metals, composites, ceramics and multiple material stack-ups are common subjects to be processed. Evaluates new processes, components, products, and systems in conformance with engineering specifications. Isolates problems for further analyses. Collects and documents results, and generates reports. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. May be required to ensure correct functioning and identify any discrepancies. May advise operators and inform engineers regarding processes, procedures, and equipment. Areas and processes parts and materials for microscopic examination in support of engineering and reliability analyses using metallographic techniques. Sections, mounts, polishes and images parts and materials for examination using standard metallography equipment (e.g. saws, polishing wheels). Metals, composites, ceramics and multiple material stack-ups are common subjects to be processed. Evaluates new processes, components, products, and systems in conformance with engineering specifications. Isolates problems for further analyses. Collects and documents results, and generates reports. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. May be required to ensure correct functioning and identify any discrepancies. May advise operators and inform engineers regarding processes, procedures, and equipment.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:High Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of related experience in metallography
Hands-on experience processing materials and parts for metallographic analysis
Experience using sectioning, mounting and polishing equipment
Ablity to obtain and maintain a secretclearance
Preferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience as a lab lead in the processing of materials and parts for metallographic analysis
Experience using and maintaining sectioning, mounting and polishing equipment
Experience using a metallograph to image resulting material mounts, along with experience measuring microscopic features of material microstructures
Hardness and micro-hardness testing experience
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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Job Category : Manufacturing and Production21001473
