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Northrop Grumman · 4 months ago

Principal OR Sr. Principal Quantum Modeling Physicist - R10204034-2

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $191K/yr

1+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a quantum modeling physicist to develop and implement modeling and simulation techniques for superconducting qubits and electronics. The role involves enhancing existing simulation tools, developing new ones, and mentoring junior staff.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement modeling and simulation techniques for novel experiments on superconducting devices

Use simulation tools to analyze and understand test results on superconducting devices

Support the current and future development of simulation tools within function, cost, and schedule constraints

Mentor junior staff

Qualification

Physics-based modelingMathematical modelingPython programmingSimulation tool developmentMentorship experience

Required

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 physics-based modeling and simulation

Experience developing mathematical models to understand experimental results

Experience writing version-controlled code in Python

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer's requirements

PhD in theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or a relevant engineering field plus 4 years of relevant professional experience; master's degree plus 6 years of relevant professional experience; bachelor's degree plus 8 years of professional experience

Mentorship and leadership experience in a scientific setting