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 looking for a Research Scientist/Principal Research Scientist to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsions Systems Division at our facility located in Promontory, UT.

POSITION SUMMARY:

R&D scientist needed to support development, scale-up, manufacture and test activities of propellants and explosives at Promontory facilities. This individual will be expected to interface with management and customers on proposals, program status and technical accomplishments.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent chemical laboratory technique
• Understanding of synthetic design principles
• Understanding of analytical chemical testing
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Specialized skills may be considered in lieu of experience. Energetic expertise in the following is a plus:

• Experience in Chemical Synthesis
• Polymer chemistry and decomposition reaction mechanisms
• Manufacturing process control and methodologies
• Facility and process design
• Experience in handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Experience with chemical compatibility
• Ability to write and publish scientific papers

Please refer the Job description for details