Quality Engineer Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 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. Job Summary: 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.     Job Duties:       • 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. Basic Qualifications for  Level 3:   • 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  Basic Qualifications for  Level 4: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience. – OR – Master’s degree and 6 years or experience