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Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago

Principal or Sr Principal Quantum Simulation Developer

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, seeking a physicist with a strong software engineering background to develop and maintain simulation tools for superconducting qubits and electronics. The role involves designing custom simulation frameworks, debugging existing tools, and mentoring less experienced staff.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop custom simulation frameworks and models for novel experiments on superconducting devices

Debug existing simulation tools and support implementation of new capabilities

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

Analyze simulation results on superconducting qubits

Mentor less experienced staff to help them learn software development skills

Qualification

Physics-based simulationsPython programmingCollaborative software developmentModel developmentSoftware best practicesMentoring skillsLeadership experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

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 simulations

Experience developing models to understand experimental results

Experience in a collaborative software development environment

Familiarity with software best practices and development lifecycle

Proficiency writing 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 business requirements

PhD in theoretical physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related field with 4 years of professional experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant professional experience; Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience

Experience mentoring teams and providing leadership in a scientific setting