Quality Engineer Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Level 3 or 4 to join our Mechanical and Chemical Test Services team at Bacchus, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to a wide variety of chemical and physical analyses on various energetic and inert materials to assess acceptability against defined requirements. They will resolve issues related to testing including troubleshooting, tooling, instrument repair and replacement, Hazards testing and analysis, and will lead or support various investigations of energetic and inert laboratory processes. The successful candidate will work with experienced chemists and technicians who operate analytical test equipment including chromatographic and spectroscopic instruments, viscometers, titrators, particle size analyzers, mechanical testing instruments, and various other instruments and laboratory equipment.  A fast-paced laboratory environment offers the flexibility to learn new skill sets of interest while developing expertise in problem solving.    

• Be familiar with burn rate, viscosity, and other chemical and physical properties testing on propellants to support operational issues 

• Fabricate specimens and perform testing on inert materials such as rubber, composites, and adhesives  

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and calibration of instruments and processes  

• Maintain laboratory infrastructure including instruments and tooling 

• Design and manage experiments to improve processes and solve related issues  

• Maintain neat and accurate records to company standards 

• Candidate will be expected to maintain a high standard of operational discipline to support clean, safe, and efficient operations 

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience. – OR – Master’s degree and 3 years or experience.  Will consider an additional 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• Some experience with use of scientific instrumentation and equipment 

• Basic computer and software competencies are required  

• Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends, when required 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills 

• Strong hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude 

• Demonstrated attention to detail 

• Discipline to follow detailed instructions and comply to procedures 

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience. – OR – Master’s degree and 6 years or experience.  Will consider an additional 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Experience with scientific instrumentation and equipment is required 
• Basic computer and software competencies

• Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends, when required 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills 

• Strong hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude 

• Demonstrated attention to detail 

• Discipline to follow detailed instructions and comply to procedures 

• 4 years of direct experience working in a laboratory environment with chemical or mechanical testing 

• Experience with handling and disposal of energetic materials 

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