Contamination Control Engineer/Principal Contamination Control Engineer (2/3)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Redondo Beach, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: Top SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.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, possible.Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Contamination Control Engineer OR Principal Contamination Control Engineer to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.As a Contamination Control Engineer/Principal Contamination Control Engineer, you will be expected to support the overall Contamination Control approach on programs building space flight products in various stages of development. Preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams.Define and implement program Contamination Controls that meet program on-orbit performance requirements by deriving cleanliness requirements for on-orbit operation, manufacturing, integration, and testSupport Systems Engineering in the development, flow down, and verification of cleanliness requirementsSupport Design Engineering and Materials and Process Engineering with the design and material selection of flight and non-flight hardware; reviewing drawings for material applicability, outgassing, coatings, etc.Interface with interdisciplinary teams consisting of Responsible Design Engineers, Material and Process Engineers, Systems Engineers, Quality/Mission Assurance, Program Management, and program customers to execute the program Contamination Control approachWork with facilities engineers to design, build, and repair cleanroom facilitiesAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsThis position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.Basic Qualifications for Contamination Control Engineer (level 2):Bachelor's Degree (Chemical/Systems Engineering or Chemistry/Physics preferred) with a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience in the space industry OR Master's Degree (Chemical/Systems Engineering or Chemistry/Physics preferred) with a minimum of 0 years prior relevant experience in the space industryHave an understanding of Contamination Control requirements and implementation approaches for space flight hardware developmentAbility to work in a cleanroom environment, including wearing full body cleanroom garmentsAbility to work flexible hours, including overtime, with potential weekend coverageTop Secret clearanceBasic Qualifications for Principal Contamination Control Engineer (level 3):Bachelor's Degree (Chemical/Systems Engineering or Chemistry/Physics preferred) with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience in the space industry OR Master's Degree (Chemical/Systems Engineering or Chemistry/Physics preferred) with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience in the space industryHave an understanding of Contamination Control requirements and implementation approaches for space flight hardware developmentAbility to work in a cleanroom environment, including wearing full body cleanroom garmentsAbility to work flexible hours, including overtime, with potential weekend coverageTop Secret clearancePreferred Skills:Have an understanding of industry contamination control standards: IEST-STD-CC1246, ISO 14644, FED-STD-209, and ASTM standardsHave an understanding of thermal vacuum chambers and vacuum bakeout procedures, including the use of QCM instrumentsExperience generating and applying molecular outgassing modelsExperience working directly with contamination critical hardwareSCI AccessSalary Range: $77,100 USD - $115,700 USDSalary Range 2: $95,000 USD - $142,400 USDEmployees 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. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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