Principal/Sr. Principal Experimental PCM Physicist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

Transformational Computing Physicists apply fundamental theoretical physics and chemistry-based scientific theory to the field of engineering to provide solutions for difficult technical challenges. They demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the role of the design of experiments, and the requirements for creating statistically relevant results. Transformational Computing Physicists possess a thorough understanding of fundamentals of device physics and material science, including topics such as superconducting and low--temperature physical phenomena; semiconductor physics and devices; quantum mechanics. They also possess a basic understanding of fundamentals and best practices in digital design, RF engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering.

Job responsibilities include modeling and simulation of novel devices; developing and leading experiments; cryogenic test and measurement of advanced circuits; developing procedures, methods, and tools for test; providing direction to test engineers and technicians; analyzing experimental data and provide recommendations and feedback; and publishing novel results. Transformational Computing Physicists may also lead multi-disciplinary teams in the execution of program tasking, and then report results to internal and external customers.

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Experimental PCM Physicist or Sr. Principal Experimental PCM Physicist.

This position requires fulltime on-site work at our Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) in Linthicum, MD location or our Annapolis Junction, MD location.

We are seeking a motivated Physicist to help us design the next generation of high-performance computing solutions! Our technology is built around superconducting electronics and energy efficient computation. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers to design, fabricate, and test digital logic circuits. 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!

As a member of our team you will:

• Work closely with design and fabrication to build and test novel quantum circuits and interfaces with CMOS

• Test custom quantum circuits and integrated CMOS interface circuits

• Implement best practices for test results and concurrent simulations to iterate within the design process

This position can be filled as either a Principal Experimental PCM Physicist or a Sr. Principal Experimental PCM Physicist

Basic Qualifications for Principal Experimental PCM Physicist:

• PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a related field (or will complete by December 2024); OR Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 plus years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience designing and executing experiments in physics or electronic device research.

• Experience with instrument control over TCP IP or GPIB.

• Experience working in a lab environment.

• The ability to demonstrate strong communication skills and to work on a diverse multi-disciplinary team

• A strong ability to learn new topics quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Experimental PCM Physicist:

• PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a related field and 4 plus years' of relevant professional experience; Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Bachelor's Degree and 9 plus years' of relevant professional experience.

• Experience designing and executing experiments in physics or electronic device research.

• Experience with instrument control over TCP IP or GPIB.

• Experience working in a lab environment.

• The ability to demonstrate strong communication skills and to work on a diverse multi-disciplinary team

• A strong ability to learn new topics quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications for both Principal and Sr. Principal Experimental PCM Physicist:

• A PhD in Experimental Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Deep expertise of cryogenic experimental methods

• Experience with superconducting electronics or digital circuits.

• Experience with cryogenic test systems.

• Ability to automate experimental tasks using high level and built-in software languages

• 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

Salary Range: $123,900.00 - $185,900.00Salary Range 2: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.