Senior Research Scientist – High-Temp Ablative Materials

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Promontory, UT, seeks a Research Scientist at Level 3 or Level 4 to design and research carbon phenolic and carbon‑carbon materials for high-temperature applications. You will lead material development, coordinate with R&D and production, and contribute to a technical roadmap for thermal protection materials.

The role requires relevant degrees and experience, the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, and strong lab and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or Master’s with 3 years or PhD with 1 year for Level 3.
• Bachelor’s with 8 years or Master’s with 6 years or PhD with 4 years for Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop current and future ablative materials for nozzle design and production.
• Lead and develop a technical roadmap for high temperature materials and carbon-carbon systems.
• Design and develop subscale components, test specimens, and fixtures.
• Develop manufacturing processes with novel thermal protection materials.
• Coordinate and schedule work across organizations.

Skills

Lab testing

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Material science knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Mat Sci/Chem Eng

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Mat Sci/Eng

PhD in Chemistry/Mat Sci/Eng

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Promontory, UT, seeks a Research Scientist at Level 3 or Level 4 to design and research carbon phenolic and carbon‑carbon materials for high-temperature applications. You will lead material development, coordinate with R&D and production, and contribute to a technical roadmap for thermal protection materials.

The role requires relevant degrees and experience, the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, and strong lab and communication skills.