Sr. Principal Research Scientist 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Principal Research Scientist – Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.      The Sr Principal Research Scientist is responsible for executing strong research and problem solving capability in an R&D and production support organization.  This individual will provide technical expertise and consultation on a variety of material issues, including material selection, supply chain support, failure investigation, and production/facilities support.  This person will lead and develop a technical roadmap including selection and characterization of high temperature TPS materials.  This position is focused but not limited to supporting research and development of phenolic ablative materials for nozzle configurations as well as high temperature ablative carbon materials for nozzle and re-entry body applications.    This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead and develop technical roadmap including selection and characterization of new high temperature materials Design and develop subscale components, test specimens, and fixtures Develop manufacturing processes with new TPS materials Presentation of data and recommendations to internal and external customers Leading or supporting failure investigations Production support and material testing for a variety of programs and NG locations  Write instructions/planning for execution of fabrication, assembly, and testing of TPS materials Review and author material and production specifications   Coordinate and schedule work through multiple organizations  Other duties as assigned Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.   Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Experience with material selection, development, and characterization of high temperature materials  Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and experience conducting experiments   Previous lab experience and experience with completing experiments Candidate must be able to obtain a clearance  Preferred Qualifications:              Knowledge of nozzle designs and fabrication methods Knowledge of hypersonics TPS design and fabrication methods Experience with phenolic and carbon based product manufacturing