Northrop Grumman Australia · 3 months ago
Principal or Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist
United States-Maryland-Annapolis Junction
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Advanced Test Capabilities Physicist with a robust scientific background. The role involves developing software frameworks for superconducting devices, debugging software tools, and supporting experimental physics teams in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
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 working in a lab environment or research setting in physics, electronics, or related area
Experience with strong communication skills and to work on a diverse multi-disciplinary team
Experience independently solving problems in a fast-paced environment
Minimum of 2 years' experience (relevant course work, internships and/or professional experience) in an object-oriented programming language (such as: Python, C++, Java, or other)
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer's requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant 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
Experience working in a lab environment or research setting in physics, electronics, or related area
Experience with strong communication skills and to work on a diverse multi-disciplinary team
Experience independently solving problems in a fast-paced environment
Minimum of 2 years' experience (relevant course work, internships and/or professional experience) in an object-oriented programming language (such as: Python, C++, Java, or other)
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer's requirements
Preferred
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Python
Experience designing and executing experiments in a physics or electronics research environment
Experience with bench/lab testing of electronic devices
Experience with low-noise, low-temperature superconducting device or quantum device testing
Ability to automate experimental tasks using high level and built-in software languages
Experience working in version-controlled, collaborative software development environment
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
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase