Principal/Sr. Principal Research Scientist

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 addit