Consulting Engineer, Research and Development
Northrop Grumman
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Maryland • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $192,800 - $289,200 per year
About the role
- Responsible for initiating, designing, developing, executing and implementing scientific research projects
- Develops theories for understanding, characterizing and organizing natural phenomena into a systematic and meaningful pattern for research into potential new products or inventions
- May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications
- May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts
- Support the Missile Products Business Unit in the development and implementation of technology and intellectual property strategies to secure and foster position as supplier of choice for solid rocket motors and warheads
- Develop partnerships with Government, academia and commercial entities to support technology development and transition to production
- Prepare development and test plans for proposals, investment efforts and programs of record
- Serve as a senior advisor to cross-functional teams performing propulsion system and warheads development
- Develop strategies to address obsolescence, increase propellant & energetics manufacturing throughput, and enhance cost performance of propulsion and ordnance products
- Conduct regular interface with key suppliers and partners working in concert with Supply Chain and Business Development personnel
- Support program efforts in the development, qualification and sustainment of propellants, explosives, airbreathing fuels, bondliners, insulation and composites
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a STEM discipline; 14+ years experience with Masters; 12 with a PhD
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Experience in bridging technical and business strategy to drive transition of next generation technologies
- Experience in formation of Government-industry and industry-industry partnerships
- Experience leading Research and Development organizations, to include building high performance teams
- Experienced in patents and intellectual property strategy
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of materials science/engineering, chemical synthesis, polymers, and catalysts
- Mentor employees and lead investigations and product/process improvement efforts
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
scientific researchtheory developmentintellectual property evaluationpatent application developmentpropulsion system developmentmanufacturing throughput improvementmaterials sciencechemical synthesispolymerscatalysts
Soft Skills
effective communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationleadershipmentoringteam buildingstrategic thinkingproblem solvingstakeholder engagementcross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Master's Degree in STEMSecret Clearance