Principal/Sr. Research Scientist Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

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Clearfield, UT Posted 14 days ago $98,400–$147,600 / year
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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Research Engineer Level 3/4 to join their team in Clearfield, UT, focusing on the development and automation of composite aerospace structures for military and commercial aircraft. This role involves developing processes and optimizing material solutions for pilot-scale fabrication, transitioning these to production scale manufacturing, and managing project requirements to cost and schedule objectives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in composite materials, including advanced resin systems and fiber reinforcements, and proficiency with diagnostic techniques such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology, and SEM. They should be capable of leading R&D projects, collaborating with internal and external partners, and fostering a cooperative team environment. The position requires experience in material and process engineering for composite materials, along with the ability to obtain U.S. Government Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR).

Skills

FTIR DSC TGA DMA rheology SEM Python MATLAB COMSOL ANSYS CAD SolidWorks CATIA NX GD&T Statistical analysis methods Composite materials Additive manufacturing Fiber placement

What you'll do

  • Develop processes and optimize material solutions for complex composite materials at pilot scale.
  • Transition fabrication methods from pilot to production scale manufacturing.
  • Solve technical issues using root cause methodologies based on scientific principles.
  • Identify and develop technical solutions that meet project goals for IRAD and PS projects.
  • Lead development efforts to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure consistent quality.
  • Manage execution of project requirements to cost and schedule objectives.
  • Work with internal and external partners to champion R&D project success.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field with 4+ years of composite material engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR)
  • Experience developing processes for pilot scale fabrication of complex composite materials
  • Proficiency in advanced diagnostic techniques such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology, and SEM
  • Capability to lead technical projects with cost and schedule management responsibilities

Market check

Salary context

This $98,400–$147,600 range sits above 4% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$131,600–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$150,600–$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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