Principal or Sr. Principal Transformational Physicist - MCM Product Lead

Northrop Grumman

87d • $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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are seeking a physicist with a robust low temperature physics background that is interested in leading a multi-disciplinary team towards technical maturation of advanced MCM architectures. This position requires on site work located at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum, Maryland OR our Annapolis Junction, Maryland location.

Requirements

• Multi-disciplinary technical background in superconducting integrated circuit development, cryogenic testing of superconducting circuits, etc.
• Experience with low-noise DC, RF, and digital measurements in a cryogenic test environment or with superconducting circuit design.
• Systems thinking approach to solving technical problems.
• Ownership mindset and excellent leadership capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate in a group setting as well as work independently.
• Commitment to clear technical writing and a willingness to formally document project results.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of mixed-signal superconducting electronics, low-temperature physics, and RF network response measurements and analysis.
• Experience in advanced data analysis techniques including statistical inferencing and Bayesian methods.
• Track record of successfully leading multi-disciplinary technical teams to achieve complex objectives.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary technical team of engineers and physicists to develop novel MCM prototypes.
• Accountable to all program deliverables for any MCM technical maturation work scope.
• Collaborate with multiple technical teams across the MDA business area to achieve all relevant goals.
• Synthesize high-level technical details, generate content, and present results to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop system requirements by leading novel trade studies and interfacing with business area systems engineering expertise.
• Generate advanced physical models and test plans for technical maturation milestones.
• Develop and drive technical schedules and roadmaps.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree