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Sr. Corrosion Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

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An understanding of corrosion engineering, vehicle diagnostics, materials science, protective ... coatings and surface treatments. * Ability to travel up to 40%. Pay Disclosure The salary range for ...

Rivian

Sr. Corrosion Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$121K - $151K/yr

An understanding of corrosion engineering, vehicle diagnostics, materials science, protective ... coatings and surface treatments. * Ability to travel up to 40%. Pay Disclosure The salary range for ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for corrosion engineering in the United States is $95,796.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is corrosion engineering?

Corrosion engineering is a specialized field of engineering focused on understanding, preventing, and controlling the degradation of materials, especially metals, due to chemical reactions with their environment. Corrosion engineers work to protect infrastructure, pipelines, machinery, and other assets from damage caused by corrosion, which can lead to costly repairs and safety hazards. They use a combination of materials science, chemistry, and engineering principles to design solutions such as coatings, inhibitors, and cathodic protection systems. Their work is critical in industries like oil and gas, construction, transportation, and water treatment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Corrosion Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Corrosion Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, chemistry, and engineering principles, often supported by a degree in chemical, materials, or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with industry standards (such as NACE/AMPP certifications), corrosion modeling software, and inspection technologies is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of corrosion risks in industrial assets.

What are some of the typical challenges faced by corrosion engineers in industrial projects?

Corrosion engineers often encounter challenges such as accurately identifying the root causes of material degradation, selecting the most effective prevention or mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. They must also balance cost-effectiveness with safety and long-term durability, especially in environments like oil and gas, marine, or chemical processing. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams—including materials scientists, maintenance crews, and project managers—is essential to address these challenges and implement sustainable solutions.

What is the difference between Corrosion Engineering vs Materials Engineering?

AspectCorrosion EngineeringMaterials Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in corrosion, materials, or chemical engineering; certifications like NACEBachelor's or higher in materials science or engineering; certifications vary
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, oil & gas, infrastructure, research labsManufacturing, product development, research, academia
Industry UsageFocus on preventing and managing corrosion in various industriesDesigning and testing materials for durability and performance
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Corrosion Engineering specializes in preventing and managing corrosion issues in industrial settings, often requiring certifications like NACE. Materials Engineering covers a broader scope of designing and testing materials for durability across industries. While both fields overlap in materials knowledge, corrosion engineers focus specifically on corrosion-related challenges within industrial environments.

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Sentinel - Staff Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer- 18481

Sentinel - Staff Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer- 18481

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Roy, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 355 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

113th of 534 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) located in Roy, UT is seeking a Staff Metals & Corrosion Material Process Engineer to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals.
What You Will Get To Do:
  • Responsible to perform full spectrum of corrosion management tasks on assigned system and sub-systems to ensure streamlined risk identification, risk mitigation, and tracking of corrosion issues during the design of weapon systems and equipment under an overarching Systems Engineering framework.
  • Develop/maintain/review & approve Corrosion Prevention and Control Plans(CPCPs), PPSLs, PAMPLs of all design teams and their major sub suppliers and perform issue tracking and risk mitigation for all corrosion issues.
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts relative to service life estimation and corrosion
  • Demonstrates general knowledge of Systems Engineering, multi-generational program system and/or multi-generational program subsystem development, and familiarity with supplier management.
  • Works independently to provide innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
  • Create, analyze, and produce roadmaps, impact, and issue reports and present data to stakeholders, customers, and upper management. Research specifications and standards to support metals and corrosion engineering processes. Research technical, corrosion data sources using Government and commercial sources. Review and evaluate engineering solutions, design, and technical data for corrosion impacts. Follow Systems Engineering disciplines and processes. Assist in the Hexavalent Chromium prevention process. Applicant will be expected to maintain close coordination with several integrated product teams, provide detailed status to program leadership, participate in Corrosion Prevention and Advisory Board meetings, as required.
  • Self-motivated, work under general direction, and work well in teams.
  • Collaborates with systems engineers, design engineers, project managers, reliability engineers, and external customers for establishing corrosion best practices for galvanic assessments, service life predictions, failure analysis, and 3D modeling.

This positions 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:
  • Bachelor's degree Materials Engineering or related STEM field
  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  • Previous experience leading projects
  • Familiarity with metallurgical engineering
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models
  • Experience with AWS and/or ASME welding specifications

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Corrosion Engineering or Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Chemical Engineering, OR Materials Engineering.
  • Familiarity with Corrosion, metallurgy, welding, mechanical properties, materials properties, etc.
  • Understanding of process/procedure development, control, and improvement
  • Demonstrated passion for corrosion, metallurgy, material properties, etc.
  • Demonstrated passion for being a creative or out-of-the box thinking
  • Test Plan Writing and reviewing experience negotiation soft skills
  • Experience reviewing & approving materials and processes to be added to Program Approved Materials and processes list
  • Familiar with Service Life Testing, reliability sampling, and failure analysis,
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
  • Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
  • Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team
  • Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success
  • Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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