2026 Principal Research Scientist – Novel Materials & Devices - Manhattan Beach CA
General Manufacturing(26 days ago)
About this role
The Principal Research Scientist - Novel Materials & Devices at Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a senior research role based in Manhattan Beach, CA focused on advancing foundational materials and device science for aerospace applications. The role contributes to NGSP's mission by driving scientific innovation, disseminating results through publications and conferences, and building strategic collaborations with external partners to enable technology transition.
Required Skills
- Applied Physics
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Thermal Physics
- Optics
- Photonics
- Research
- Collaboration
- Fabrication
- Characterization
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Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related
- Ph.D (preferred)
- Ability to obtain DoD Secret or SCI clearance
- Active DoD Secret or SCI clearance (preferred)
About General Manufacturing
northropgrumman.comNorthrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.
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