Research Scientist 3 / 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Research Scientist – Level 3 or Level 4 your role at Promontory, UT will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.  Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

Propulsion Systems is seeking a Research Scientist to join our Research & Development Labs Nozzle and C/C TPS team in our Promontory, UT offices. The Sr Principal / Principal Research Scientist is responsible for executing strong research and problem-solving capability in an R&D and production support organization.  This individual will provide technical expertise and consultation on a variety of material issues, including material selection, supply chain support, failure investigation, tooling design, prototype process engineering, and production/facilities support.  This position is focused but not limited to supporting research and development of ablative composite materials for nozzle configurations as well as high temperature ablative composite materials for nozzle and re-entry body applications.   

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

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

• Mechanical engineering and tooling design support for advanced programs

• Develop estimates and perform feasibility studies for advanced technology contracts

• Design improvements to tape wrap

• Supporting failure investigations

• Production support and material testing for a variety of programs at PS and other NG locations 

• Design of subscale components, test specimens, tooling, and fixtures

• Write instructions/planning for execution of fabrication, assembly, and testing

• Material selection and characterization

• Review of material and production specifications  

• Presentation of data and recommendations to internal and external customers

• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

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

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

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

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

• Experience with composite and metal tooling design

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

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

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

• Experience with composite and metal tooling design

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of nozzle designs and fabrication methods

• Previous laboratory and experimental experience

• Experience with phenolic and carbon based product manufacturing<