Staff Research Scientist

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Staff 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:  

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering and 8 years, 10 years with the MS or 8 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.

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.