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Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago

Principal OR Sr. Principal Computational Physicist - R10209005

Linthicum Heights, 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 Principal or Sr. Principal Computational Physicist to use and develop algorithms and analytical tools for modeling physical phenomena related to superconductivity. The role involves collaboration with experimental colleagues and requires the development of physics-based mathematical models, as well as documentation of methods and results.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Incorporate input from the scientific computing team on code development, testing, and validation of simulation tools, as well as creation of model pipelines or workflows

Communicate iteratively and regularly with the simulation team, physicists, engineers, and organizational leadership to determine development requirements and report on progress

Develop physics-based mathematical models and/or improve upon existing models for the accurate description of superconductivity, electromagnetism, and quantum-mechanical systems

Document methods and results in technical papers and presentations; document code for users and other developers

Qualification

Scientific computing methodsSuperconducting physicsPhysics-based modelingMultiscale modelingDFT simulationsInterdisciplinary communicationInnovative problem-solvingMotivation to learnCollaboration 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

Knowledge of multiscale modeling approaches and/or multi-physics simulations

Knowledge of superconducting physics, quantum mechanics, or condensed matter physics

Knowledge of DFT simulations of materials and interfaces

Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation

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

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant technical experience; Master's Degree in STEM related field with 6 years' of relevant technical experience; PhD in STEM related field with 4 years of relevant technical experience