Propulsion Materials Research Lead

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks Principal Research Scientists for its Space sector in Promontory, UT. You will join the Propulsion Engineering team of chemists and material scientists, developing methods for energetic materials and leading research projects from concept to publication or patentable outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, rigorous safety practices, and advancing materials used in solid propulsion systems. Requires PhD and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science completed.
• Be completing or has completed a PhD from an accredited institution.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative methods for processing and handling of energetic materials.
• Evaluate and test new materials for solid propulsion systems across R&D and sustainment lifecycles.
• Assess material constituents and their degradation in challenging environments.
• Lead independent research projects from conception to completion.
• Design and analyze complex experiments and draw sound conclusions.
• Collaborate with propulsion, systems, structures, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Present findings through reports and presentations; pursue publications and patents.
• Contribute to strategic research programs and technology roadmaps for propulsion materials.
• Develop specifications and quality standards for solid propulsion materials including aging and surveillance.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical communication

Safety compliance

Education

PhD completed in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

PhD in a related field

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

Rheometry

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Microscopy

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks Principal Research Scientists for its Space sector in Promontory, UT. You will join the Propulsion Engineering team of chemists and material scientists, developing methods for energetic materials and leading research projects from concept to publication or patentable outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, rigorous safety practices, and advancing materials used in solid propulsion systems. Requires PhD and security clearance eligibility.