Quality Engineer Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Level 3/4 for the Mechanical and Chemical Test Services team in Bacchus, UT. This 100% onsite role requires hands-on testing of energetic and inert materials and collaboration with chemists and technicians in a fast-paced lab.

You will troubleshoot instrumentation, manage experiments, and ensure detailed records while supporting safe and compliant operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation and equipment.
• Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends.
• Strong written and verbal communication, time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with burn rate, viscosity, and testing of propellants.
• Fabricate specimens and test inert materials such as rubber, composites, and adhesives.
• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and calibration of instruments and processes.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure including instruments and tooling.
• Design and manage experiments to improve processes and solve related issues.
• Maintain neat and accurate records to company standards.
• Maintain a high standard of operational discipline for safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Security clearance

Instrumentation experience

Verbal and written communication

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Relocation Assistance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required For Start

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

Clearance Type

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

Travel

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Job Details

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Level 3 or 4 to join our Mechanical and Chemical Test Services team at Bacchus, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Job Summary

The Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to a wide variety of chemical and physical analyses on various energetic and inert materials to assess acceptability against defined requirements. They will resolve issues related to testing including troubleshooting, tooling, instrument repair and replacement, Hazards testing and analysis, and will lead or support various investigations of energetic and inert laboratory processes. The successful candidate will work with experienced chemists and technicians who operate analytical test equipment including chromatographic and spectroscopic instruments, viscometers, titrators, particle size analyzers, mechanical testing instruments, and various other instruments and laboratory equipment. A fast-paced laboratory environment offers the flexibility to learn new skill sets of interest while developing expertise in problem solving.

Job Duties

• Be familiar with burn rate, viscosity, and other chemical and physical properties testing on propellants to support operational issues
• Fabricate specimens and perform testing on inert materials such as rubber, composites, and adhesives
• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and calibration of instruments and processes
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure including instruments and tooling
• Design and manage experiments to improve processes and solve related issues
• Maintain neat and accurate records to company standards
• Candidate will be expected to maintain a high standard of operational discipline to support clean, safe, and efficient operations

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience. – OR – Master’s degree and 3 years or experience. Will consider an additional 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance Some experience with use of scientific instrumentation and equipment Basic computer and software competencies are required Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends, when required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude Demonstrated attention to detail Discipline to follow detailed instructions and comply to procedures
• Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience. – OR – Master’s degree and 6 years or experience. Will consider an additional 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance Experience with scientific instrumentation and equipment is required Basic computer and software competencies Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends, when required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude Demonstrated attention to detail Discipline to follow detailed instructions and comply to procedures

Experience Preferred

• 4 years of direct experience working in a laboratory environment with chemical or mechanical testing
• Experience with handling and disposal of energetic materials

Benefits

• Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
• Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
• 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.