Research Scientist - 3 / 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Research Scientist – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Sr Principal Research Scientist should have a fundamental understanding of carbon materials and processes. They would be responsible for designing and researching basic material properties for existing and future carbon phenolic and carbon-carbon materials. Other responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise to R&D and production organizations. Candidate should be willing to challenge status-quo, conventions and assumptions while providing technical expertise on a variety of material issues, including material selection, supply chain support, failure investigation, and production/facilities support. This person will lead and develop a technical roadmap including selection, characterization, and development of high temperature thermal protection and ablative materials and processes. This position is focused but not limited to supporting research and development of phenolic ablative materials for nozzle configurations as well as high temperature ablative carbon materials for nozzle and re-entry body applications.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Research and develop both current and future ablative materials to support nozzle design and production

Lead and develop technical roadmap including selection and characterization of novel high temperature & ablative materials such as carbon cloth phenolic and carbon-carbon materials

Design and develop subscale components, test specimens, and fixtures

Develop manufacturing processes with novel thermal protection & ablative materials

Presentation of data and recommendations to internal and external customers

Lead or support failure investigations

Support production, design and research with carbon phenolic material issues for a variety of programs and NG locations

Author instruction for execution of fabrication, assembly, and testing of materials

Review and author material and production specifications

Coordinate and schedule work through multiple organizations

Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field with 1 year of professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Experience with testing, selection, development, and characterization of high temperature materials

Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and experience conducting experiments

Previous lab experience and experience with completing experiments

Written and oral communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Excellent ability to work across multiple organizations and levels within those organizations

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field with 4 years of professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Experience with testing, selection, development, and characterization of high temperature materials

Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and experience conducting experiments

Previous lab experience and experience with completing experiments

Written and oral communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Excellent ability to work across multiple organizations and levels within those organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of nozzle designs and fabrication methods

Knowledge of hypersonics thermal protection design and fabrication methods

Experience with phenolic and carbon-based product manufacturing

Experience with aerospace materials and processing specifications

Demonstrated modeling and drawing experience

General understanding of classical lamination theory and anisotropic materials

Knowledge of GD&T

Advanced degree preferred

Knowledge of 2D and 3D carbon-carbon

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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.