RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Research Scientist to join our Manufacturing Technology and Thermal team. This position will be at our Propulsion Systems Division facility located in Promontory, UT.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This research scientist/process engineer position is responsible for providing technical expertise and consultation on chemical scale-up issues, including planning, energetics processes, cost estimation, and plant design.  You will also be expected to have working knowledge of chemical analysis techniques, such as chromatography and spectroscopy.

Leading chemical synthesis scaleup, lab to production 

Chemical production plant design and cost estimating

Process and process equipment troubleshooting

Review of material and production specifications

Presentation of data and recommendations to internal and external customers

Basic Qualifications:

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

Basic Qualifications for a level 3:  

BS degree in Chemical Engineering and 5 years, 3 years with a MS or 1 year of experience with a Ph.D.

Basic Qualifications for a level 4:  

BS degree in Chemical Engineering and 8 years, 6 years with the MS or 4 years of experience with a Ph.D.

Required Qualifications:

A qualified candidate for this position should have some experience relevant to this position, including:

Chemical synthesis scaleup experience, lab to production  

Process control system/control strategy experience

Experience with HA, DFEMA & PFEMA methods

Candidate must be able to obtain a clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

5yrs, energetics scaleup experience

Analytical instrumentation experience

Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team

Additional Requirements:

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Experience with laboratory procedures and knowledge of safety requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.

Employees 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 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.