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Northrop Grumman's Space Systems - Propulsion Systems is looking for a Sr Principal Research Scientist to join our Research & Development Labs Nozzles and Composites team in our Promontory, UT offices.

Role description & Responsibilities:

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 position is focused but not limited to supporting research and development of phenolic ablative materials for nozzle configurations as well as high temperature ablative carbon materials for nozzle and re-entry body applications.

Job Duties:

• Leading or 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, 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

• Coordinate and schedule work through multiple organizations

Experience Requirements:

A qualified candidate for this position should have some experience relevant to this position, including:

• Minimum of 9 years of experience working and a B.S. degree in material science, engineering, or other related field (7 years with M.S. or 4 years with Ph.D.)

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and experience conducting experiments

• Previous lab experience and experience with completing experiments

• Candidate must be able to obtain a clearance

Experience Preferred :

• Knowledge of nozzle designs and fabrication methods

• Experience with phenolic and carbon based product manufacturing

• Experience with aerospace materials and processing specifications

• Demonstrated modeling and drawing experience

• General understanding of classical lamination theory and anisotropic materials

• Knowledge of GD&T

• Advanced degree preferred

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Ability to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Education/Certifications

• B.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field and 9 years, MS with 7 years or a Ph.D. and 4 years' experience. (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred)

Salary Range: $114,900 - $172,300

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 addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.