Principal Chemist

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Propulsion Division is currently seeking an experienced Principal Chemist to join our Mechanical and Chemical Test Services team at Bacchus, UT.

The Principal Chemist is responsible for providing support to a wide variety of chemical and physical analyses on various energetic and inert materials to assess acceptability against defined requirements. They will help 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 other 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:

• Perform 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 limited maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of instruments and processes

• Help 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

Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of related experience for Chemist or 5 Years experience with bachelor's in chemistry for Principal Chemist; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.

• Some experience with use of scientific instrumentation and equipment is required

• Basic computer and software competencies are required

• Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends, when required

• Must be a U.S Citizen

• Some experience with use of scientific instrumentation and equipment is required

• Basic computer and software competencies are required

• Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends, when required

• Must be a U.S Citizen

Experience Preferred:

• A candidate with 2-4 years with direct experience working in a laboratory environment with chemical or mechanical testing

• Experience with handling and disposal of energetic materials

Skills & Qualifications:

• 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

Education/Certifications:

• Candidate must have a minimum of an ACS accredited Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and 5 years' experience with bachelor's in Chemistry; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.

Salary Range: $92,600.00 - $139,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.