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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Research Scientist level 2/3 - R10215485

Rocket Center, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$79K/yr - $119K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company with a focus on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Research Scientist to manage the development of solid rocket propellants and explosives, requiring strong expertise in chemical and materials science, along with effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage solid rocket propellant and explosive/warhead development from subscale through production

Formulate and tailor both existing and novel compositions of: propellants, explosives, rocket case bond liners, thermal rubber insulations, and adhesives

Proactively interact within cross-functional program teams as a materials expert

Interface with internal and external customers

Design experiments and perform statistical based analysis of physical and chemical technical data

Document work in technical reports, prepare presentations, and effectively communicate results to technical peers, program teams, and customers

Perform duties within industry specific regulations regarding safety, product and material requirements, and plant operations standards

Take responsibility for assuring quality, cost effectiveness, and timely completion of projects

Perform technical planning, cost estimation, and general proposal support for new business captures

Qualification

Solid rocket propellantStatistical analysisChemical engineeringData scienceProgramming PythonProgramming SQLAnalytical techniquesHigh ethical standardsCommunication skillsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related science field

8 years of experience with a BS; 2 years of experience with a Masters; 0 years of experience with a PhD for Sr. Principal Research Scientist (Level 2)

5 years of experience with a BS; 3 years of experience with a Masters; 0 years of experience with a PhD for Principal Research Scientist (Level 3)

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment

Ability and experience working effectively under deadlines, with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and a track record of delivering results

Effective at managing and executing several challenging projects simultaneously, and with competing priorities

High ethical standards of work and personal conduct

Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when needed to resolve issues

Proficiency in MS office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Able to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship as a prerequisite

Preferred

Experience with solid rocket propellant or PBX explosives / Warheads

Experience with solid fuel ram jet technology

Experience with data science, machine learning, or working with large data sets

Understanding of relevant chemistries including elements of: polymer, organic, physical, and inorganic

Understanding of relevant physical properties, measurements, characterization, and phenomena including: rheology, mixing, properties of particles, mechanics of viscoelastic materials

Familiarity with chemical and physical analytical techniques such as: FTIR, GPC, GC, surface area, particle size, DSC, TGA

Familiarity with exotherm behavior of energetic materials during DSC/SDT analysis

Proficiency in with JMP software, or other statistical analysis software

Experience with programing languages (Python, SQL)

Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Experience as a user or architect of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)