Research Scientist Manager 2

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, is seeking a Research Scientist Manager 2 to lead our Metals and Case team. The position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Promontory, UT.

Role description & Responsibilities:

• Individual contributor and manager of a group of about 10 material specialists and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in metals and case materials

• Provide technical leadership in metallurgy and/or composite case materials

• Ensure team supports both near-term production needs and long-term growth efforts

• Ensure proper support for a variety of customers (internal and external)

• Grow and develop technical knowledge and depth within the group

Job Duties:

• Contribute directly to the support of program technical needs in metals and/or case materials related issues

• Direct engineering methodology and maintenance tasks for the metals and case team

• Coordinate Team tasks, budgets, and schedules with program managers, IR&D leadership, project engineers, and others in PS

• Provide leadership support to the building management of the M-124 metals lab

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

• Strong understanding of rocket motor design, manufacture, and testing

• Previous metallurgy or composite case experience – 3 years minimum

• Strong knowledge of and experience with production program requirements

• Excellent people and technical management skills

• Experience in conducting/supporting technical reviews

• Strong knowledge of and ability to facilitate and coordinate work across multiple programs

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• 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 engineers and scientists

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of testing involved with rocket motor materials, especially metals and composites

• Previous lab and/or production experience with metals or composites

• Previous experience with IRAD compliance requirements

• Previous experience of achieving work through others

• Previous experience working through interpersonal conflict

• Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work scope, and managing costs to an established budget

• Experience presenting to senior leadership

• Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills

• Experience with anomaly investigations identifying cause and corrective actions

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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.