Principal or Sr. Principal Experimental Scientist

Requisition ID : R10173856

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• Category : Research and Sciences
• Location : Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type : Polygraph
• Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift : Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available : 1

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.

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.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics Center pushes the boundaries of innovation. It redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies and drives advancements in systems and the sciences.

We are seeking motivated experimental scientists to help us develop next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) technologies with a focus on the applications to analog neuromorphic networks and machine learning.

As a member of our team, you will work on test design, device characterization, automation of data acquisition hardware in MATLAB and Python, experimental test stand improvement, analysis, presentation of data to multi-disciplinary teams, and cross-collaboration with the theory, design, simulation, and fabrication teams!

Successful candidates have some of the following :

• Experience with solving complex problems.
• Development and implementation of test protocols for novel experiments involving superconducting devices.
• Experience with thermal, mechanical, and electrical isolation techniques.
• Experience with RF, analog, or digital signal electronics.
• Experience debugging existing software tools and implementing new capabilities.
• Experience supporting the development of test platforms with function, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Experience analyzing complex datasets, comparing data to simulation, and reporting on results.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as : Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators.

This position requires full time work onsite at our Linthicum, MD OR our Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Experimental Scientist :

PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or another STEM field (or will complete by job start date); Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

Bachelor's degree with 5 plus years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in a laboratory environment performing experiments, automating electronic test equipment, and analyzing experimental data.
• Proficiency writing code in MATLAB and / or Python.
• Basic circuit analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS / SCI) with polygraph clearance per business requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Experimental Scientist :

PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or another STEM field and 3 plus years of relevant professional experience;

Master's degree and 6 years of relevant professional experience; Bachelor's Degree and 8 plus years' of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in an electronics lab performing experiments, automating electronic device test equipment, and / or analyzing experimental electronic device data.
• Experience designing and executing experiments in an advanced Physics laboratory setting.
• A deep understanding of low temperature cryogenic experimental practices.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with polygraph (TS / SCI) clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for both Principal and Sr. Principal Experimental Scientist :

• PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or another STEM field.
• Knowledge of cryogenic physics and quantum information systems.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Active TS / SCI with polygraph clearance.

Salary Range : $123,900 - $185,900

Salary Range 2 : $153,600 - $230,400

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.

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.

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