Research Scientist Manager 2

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 Research Scientist Manager 2 to lead our Liner and Insulation team. This position serves as the department focal point for developing liner and insulation for new programs and supporting production for existing solid rocket motor contracts. The position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Promontory, UT.

Role Description and Responsibilities:

The Liner and Insulation engineering manager directs a high performing team of approximately 12 individuals who create innovative methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges, implement solutions that improve performance, reliability, and reduce lifecycle costs. The manager is also responsible to: mentor and bring out the best in each team member, help them meet and overcome challenges and progress in their careers, help them feel personal satisfaction in their accomplishments, and convey and implement department and corporate expectations.

Job Duties:

• Direct engineering methodology and maintenance tasks for team

• Direct liner and insulation activities and coordinate efforts across PS

• Coordinate Team tasks, budgets, and schedules with program managers, IR&D leadership, project engineers, and others in PS

• Oversee Team member workloads and task progression and completion

• Mentor Team members in personal growth and career development

• Lead and document periodic formal and informal performance reviews and determine merits and promotions

• Review and update standard work requirements and guidelines

• Determine staffing requirements

• Support initiatives of engineering leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in an engineering or science discipline and 8 years experience, M.S. degree in an engineering or science discipline with 6 years experience, or a PhD. Degree in an engineering or science discipline and 4 years experience.

• Experience with polymers, isocyanates, and rubber materials used in SRM development and/or qualification efforts

• Working knowledge and/or experience across multiple engineering disciplines and their interactions

• Minimum 4-years experience leading teams and projects

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Prior experience guiding and mentoring lower-level scientists

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in technical leadership of liner, insulation, or solid propellant rocket motor development / qualification efforts.

• Project Engineering and or Program Management experience managing schedule, scope, and cost

• Current active Security Clearance

• Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills

• Experience with anomaly investigations identifying cause and corrective actions

• Experience with proposal and pricing efforts supporting production programs

• Prior experience in engineering functional management is a plus

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

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