Principal Surface Physicist/ Sr. Principal Surface Physicist

Northrop Grumman

74d • $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!

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.
• Proficiency with surface characterization tools—examples include (but are not limited to) XPS, Auger, x-ray absorption, Raman spectroscopy.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams to translate fundamental research into functional technologies.
• Experience analyzing and presenting conclusions from experiments of materials and interfaces.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per business requirements.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in STEM related field (materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, applied physics, etc.).
• Knowledge/experience with chemical mechanical planarization.
• Characterization of surface and interfaces in thin film materials.
• Degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• The Surface Scientist will be responsible for the advanced fabrication and characterization of emerging materials, with a focus on controlling and understanding atomic and electronic structures at surfaces and interfaces.
• Develop physical chemistry-based experiments and models related to surface functionalization to improve device performance.
• Characterization of thin film surfaces and interfaces to understand functionalization of surfaces.
• Document methods and results in technical papers and presentations.
• Coordinate experiments to understand chemical-based loss mechanisms.
• Work closely with MDA foundry process integrators to ensure chemical compatibility of product materials with fabrication processing.
• Communicate iteratively and regularly with the simulation team, physicists, engineers, and organizational leadership to determine development requirements and report on progress.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree