Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Staff Research Scientist
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Charleston, West Virginia, United States,
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Northrop Grumman Missile Products Allegany Ballistic Laboratory is seeking a Staff Research Scientist to support the Energetic Technologies and Laboratories (ET&L) Organization. The position will report directly to the Sr. Manager of ET&L and will support all areas of the Organization (Propellant and Materials Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Subscale Energetics Manufacturing, and Energetics Testing). Candidate should be an effective communicator who works well in teams, and should possess broad knowledge and experience with energetics, solid propellants, and related materials and products. They should be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or able to grow into a recognized expert and Technical Lead for at least one related subdiscipline such as:
Propellant/explosive formulation, development, scale-up, and manufacturing
Energetic material manufacturing and synthesis
Energetic material hazards analysis, testing, and mitigation strategy development
Case bondliner development, processing, and adhesion science
Physical testing and characterization of propellant and subsystem phenomena (e.g. aging and service life evaluation)
Physics based modelling of related technologies such as: polymer mechanics, environmental degradation and aging, combustion, detonation, particle packing, rheology, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support development and production programs through the application of knowledge and expertise to improve performance, quality and/or manufacturing throughput
Lead one or more IRAD or CRAD project areas with accountability for the development of scope, project execution, and delivery of results
Support proposal efforts, contract reviews, and technology roadmap development, and other strategic planning efforts
Support or lead significant material related failure or anomaly investigations
Identify and lead department level-continuous improvement or other strategic initiatives
Mentor other Research Scientists on technical projects
Participate in external academic and industry conferences
Present at customer/government and internal technical interchanges
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor or higher Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field. 14 Years with Bachelors in Science; 12 Years with Masters; 9 Years with PhD.
Experienced in the development, manufacture and qualification of solid propellants
High ethical standards of work and personal conduct
Willingness to work outside of standard work hours or overtime when needed to resolve issues
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment
Skilled at building relationships and effective communication with all levels of the organization and with internal and external customers
Able to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship as a prerequisite
Preferred Qualifications:
M.S. or Ph.D.
Familiarity with Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, and Data Science
Salary Range:
$142,500 - $213,700
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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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Northrop Grumman Missile Products Allegany Ballistic Laboratory is seeking a Staff Research Scientist to support the Energetic Technologies and Laboratories (ET&L) Organization. The position will report directly to the Sr. Manager of ET&L and will support all areas of the Organization (Propellant and Materials Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Subscale Energetics Manufacturing, and Energetics Testing). Candidate should be an effective communicator who works well in teams, and should possess broad knowledge and experience with energetics, solid propellants, and related materials and products. They should be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or able to grow into a recognized expert and Technical Lead for at least one related subdiscipline such as:
Propellant/explosive formulation, development, scale-up, and manufacturing
Energetic material manufacturing and synthesis
Energetic material hazards analysis, testing, and mitigation strategy development
Case bondliner development, processing, and adhesion science
Physical testing and characterization of propellant and subsystem phenomena (e.g. aging and service life evaluation)
Physics based modelling of related technologies such as: polymer mechanics, environmental degradation and aging, combustion, detonation, particle packing, rheology, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support development and production programs through the application of knowledge and expertise to improve performance, quality and/or manufacturing throughput
Lead one or more IRAD or CRAD project areas with accountability for the development of scope, project execution, and delivery of results
Support proposal efforts, contract reviews, and technology roadmap development, and other strategic planning efforts
Support or lead significant material related failure or anomaly investigations
Identify and lead department level-continuous improvement or other strategic initiatives
Mentor other Research Scientists on technical projects
Participate in external academic and industry conferences
Present at customer/government and internal technical interchanges
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor or higher Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field. 14 Years with Bachelors in Science; 12 Years with Masters; 9 Years with PhD.
Experienced in the development, manufacture and qualification of solid propellants
High ethical standards of work and personal conduct
Willingness to work outside of standard work hours or overtime when needed to resolve issues
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment
Skilled at building relationships and effective communication with all levels of the organization and with internal and external customers
Able to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship as a prerequisite
Preferred Qualifications:
M.S. or Ph.D.
Familiarity with Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, and Data Science
Salary Range:
$142,500 - $213,700
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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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