Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Research Scientist Manager 2 - R10214624
Corinne, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $203K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Research Scientist Manager 2 to lead their Propellant team. This role involves directing a high-performing team to develop propellant for new programs and support production solid rocket motor contracts, while also mentoring team members and coordinating project efforts.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Direct engineering methodology and maintenance tasks for team
Direct propellant activities and coordinate efforts across PS
Direct propellant activities and coordinate efforts across PS to include formulation, scale-up and storage/handling
Coordinate Team tasks, budgets, and schedules with program managers, IR&D leadership, project engineers, and others in PS
Oversee Team member workloads and task progression and completion
Mentor Team members in personal growth and career development
Lead and document periodic formal and informal performance reviews and determine merits and promotions
Review and update standard work requirements and guidelines
Determine staffing requirements
Support initiatives of engineering leadership
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in an engineering or science discipline and 8 years experience, M.S. degree in an engineering or science discipline with 6 years experience, or a PhD. Degree in an engineering or science discipline and 4 years experience
Prior experience in technical leadership of solid propellant rocket motor development / qualification efforts
Experience with energetic materials and scale-up processes / safety protocols
Experience with viscoelastic binder chemistry of mix cast propellants including plasticizers and cure catalysts
Working knowledge and/or experience across multiple engineering disciplines and their interactions
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and customers
Prior experience guiding and mentoring lower-level scientists
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred
Current active Security Clearance
Project Engineering and or Program Management experience managing schedule, scope, and cost
Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills
Experience with anomaly investigations identifying cause and corrective actions
Experience with proposal and pricing efforts supporting production programs
Prior experience in engineering functional management is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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