Principal or Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist

Northrop Grumman

88d • $127,400 - $200,300

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, but they’re also 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM related field with 3 years' of relevant technical experience OR Masters’ degree in STEM related field and currently enrolled in a PhD program with a completion date prior to start with 1 year of relevant technical experience OR PhD in STEM related field with 1 year of relevant technical experience.
• Experience working in a lab environment or research setting in physics, electronics, or related area.
• Experience with strong communication skills and to work on a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience independently solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (relevant course work, internships and/or professional experience) in an object-oriented programming language (such as: Python, C++, Java, or other).
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer's requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Python.
• Experience designing and executing experiments in a physics or electronics research environment.
• Experience with bench/lab testing of electronic devices.
• Experience with low-noise, low-temperature superconducting device or quantum device testing.
• Ability to automate experimental tasks using high level and built-in software languages.
• Experience working in version-controlled, collaborative software development environment.
• Experience with integrating theory, design, and testing methodology to improve the product development cycle within an agile framework.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop software framework to conduct novel experiments on superconducting devices.
• Debug existing software tools and support implementation of new capabilities.
• Support the current and future development of test platforms within function, cost and schedule constraints.
• Document and implement test requirements and procedures.
• Review test plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Support experimental physics team; develop novel measurement procedures and processes utilizing existing software suite.

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