• Associate Research Scientist or Research Scientist…

    Northrop Grumman (Magna, UT)


    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 is seeking Associate Research Scientist or Research Scientist.** This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Promontory, Magna, or Clearfield, Utah.

     

    The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion Systems business group.

    Job Duties

    Initiates the design, development, execution and implementation of technology research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.

     

    Responsibilities include; defining and executing research tasks, analyzing data, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting research at scientific conferences. Capable of defining research projects for their projects with assistance from management with a focus on answering fundamental questions in basic science. Plans and executes applied research. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences. May participate in development of patent applications. May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.

    Basic Qualifications:

    This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for a Research Scientist 1 are a Bachelor’s Degree. Basic qualifications for a Research Scientist 2 are a Master’s Degree.

     

    A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

    + Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution

    + Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

    + Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

     

    Salary Range for Level 1: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00

     

    Salary Range for Level 2: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

     

    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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.