Inert Nozzle Scientist/Principal Inert Nozzle Scientist

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL, ME CAD tools

Job Description

• Category: Research and Sciences
• Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America
• Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Propulsion Systems is recruiting for an Inert Nozzle Scientist/Principal Inert Nozzle Scientist to join our Research & Development Labs Inert Materials team in our Promontory, UT offices.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The 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 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 2 years of experience working and a degree in engineering, material science, or other related field 
• Demonstrated modeling and drawing experience
• Candidate must be able to obtain a clearance

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge of nozzle designs and fabrication methods

• Experience with textiles and carbon based product manufacturing
• Experience with aerospace materials and processing specifications
• Knowledge of GD&T

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong skills in CAD modeling and drafting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Education/Certifications

• ·B.S. degree in Material Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field and 2 years’ experience
• Position can be filled 1 level higher, BS with 5 years or MS with 3 years’ experience

Salary Range: $71,000 USD - $106,700 USD

Salary Range 2: $87,600 USD - $131,400 USD

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.