Principal OR Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist

Northrop Grumman

76d • $127,400 - $191,200

About The Position

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Principal or Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist with a robust scientific background. Our technology is built around superconducting electronics and energy efficient computation. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers to design, test and integrate software on our test platforms. We are a hard-working team that strives to foster a culture of belonging, mentorship, and personal growth. We are passionate about creating innovative solutions to exciting multi-disciplinary challenges! This position requires full-time on-site work at our Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) in Linthicum, MD location or our Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of superconducting physics and microwave EM field theory.
• Interest/excitement in research areas involving superconducting electronics.
• Tenacity when diving into problems to follow them through and find the optimal solution.
• Presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a small group setting (4-7 people) as well as work independently.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD degree in either Physics, or a related STEM engineering field.
• Knowledge of the principles of Superconductivity, Quantum mechanics, and microelectronic device physics.
• Experience in cryogenic laboratory environment.
• Experience designing and executing experiments in physics or electronic device research.
• Experience with superconducting electronics or digital circuits.
• Experience in low current measurements, advanced test development, operations, and automation.
• Experience in applied noise characterization and applied RF testing of superconducting devices.
• Ability to automate experimental tasks using high level and built-in software languages.
• Experience in leading projects or small technical teams.
• Experience with integrating theory, design, and testing methodology to improve the product development cycle within an agile framework.
• An active U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test protocols for novel experiments on superconducting devices.
• Support the current and future development of RF Validation, Modeling, Device teams within function, cost and schedule constraints.
• Support experimental physics teams by developing novel measurement procedures and processes.
• Debug existing software tools and support implementation of new capabilities.
• Document and implement test requirements and procedures.
• Develop and/or review test plans for accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree