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Principal OR Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist - R10210729-2

Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Overview

Principal or Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist – R10210729-2. This position is on-site at Northrop Grumman, located at our Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) in Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is up to 10% of time. Clearances: a US Government security clearance per customer requirements. 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. What You Need To Be Successful In The Role

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. Basic Qualifications For Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist

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 Master’s 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. Research lab experience using electrical/ computer equipment (e.g. Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Arbitrary Waveform Generator, FPGA etc.). Experience with hardware control and communication over TCP/IP or GPIB. 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. Experience and knowledge in the following programming languages: Python and Matlab. This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per customer requirements. Basic Qualifications For Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant technical experience; Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant technical experience; PhD in theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or a relevant engineering field plus 4 years of relevant technical experience. Research lab experience using electrical/ computer equipment (e.g. Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Arbitrary Waveform Generator, FPGA etc.). Experience with hardware control and communication over TCP/IP or GPIB. The ability to demonstrate strong communication skills and to work on a diverse multi-disciplinary team. Experience mentoring teams and providing leadership in a lab setting. A strong ability to learn new topics quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment. Experience and knowledge in the following programming languages: Python, Matlab, or other programming languages. This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per customer requirements. Preferred Qualifications for both Principal AND Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist

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. Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,400.00 - $191,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $158,600.00 - $238,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply; annual bonuses may be awarded based on individual contributions and company results. Long Term Incentives may be available for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change. Compliance

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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