Associate Research/ Research Scientist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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’s Space Systems – Propulsion Division is seeking an Associate Research Scientist/ Research Scientist. This position will be located at our Promontory, Utah facilities.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Associate Research Scientist has the responsibility to work as a member of the Analytical Testing Department performing analytical chemistry R&D and associated technical support of manufacturing operations. 

Experience Requirements:  

• Demonstrated knowledge of and some experience in chemical analysis techniques

• ·Research and problem solving capability in an R&D and/or production support organization

Experience Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with and working knowledge of chemical analysis methods involving titration, spectroscopic analysis, and environmental analysis methods

• Experience with analytical instrumentation

• Experience with analytical data analysis

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Skills & Qualifications:

• ·Demonstrated independent work skills

• ·Demonstrated innovation and/or problem solving skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.

Education/Certifications

• ·B.S. degree in Chemistry or similar discipline

• Position can be filled one level higher, BS and 2 years’ experience or 0 years with a MS

Salary Range: $60,600.00 - $91,000.00Salary Range 2: $73,400.00 - $110,000.00

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.