Sr. Principal Research Scientist - 4
About The Position
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 Sr. Principal Research Scientist – 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 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, and production/facilities support. This person will be responsible for developing solid rocket propellants and conducting solid rocket propellant research. This position is focused on but not limited to polymer research for solid rocket propellants. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or other related field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree 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 solid rocket propellant development
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and experience conducting experiments
- Strong background in polymer chemistry
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or R
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of low burn rate and high performance solid rocket propellants
- Knowledge of typical solid rocket propellant raw materials
- Experience with energetic material testing
- Experience safely handling solid rocket propellants
- Experience with physics-based and empirical modeling
- General understanding of solid rocket propellant combustion principles
- Knowledge of DoT energetic shipping regulations
- Advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop new solid rocket propellants that can meet ballistic, mechanical, and rheological property requirements
- Conduct novel solid rocket propellant research
- Presentation of data and recommendations to internal and external customers
- Production program support including failure investigations
- Write instructions/planning for production and testing of solid rocket propellant
- Review material and production specifications
- Coordinate and schedule work through multiple organizations
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
