Principal/Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Halethorpe, MD, USA, Annapolis Junction, MD, USA |
| Salary | $127400 – $238000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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.
- Experience with hardware control and communication 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.
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
- Experience and knowledge in the following programming languages: Python and Matlab.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Responsibilities
- Develop software framework to conduct novel experiments on superconducting devices.
- Debug existing software tools and support implementation of new capabilities.
- Support the current and future development of test platforms within function, cost and schedule constraints.
- Document and implement test requirements and procedures.
- Review test plans for accuracy and completeness.
- Support experimental physics team; develop novel measurement procedures and processes utilizing existing software suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- A PhD degree in either Physics, Software, or a related engineering field.
- Experience in cryogenic experimental methods.
- Experience designing and executing experiments in physics or electronic device research.
- 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.