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Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago

Sr. Staff Computational Physicist - R10211333

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$217K/yr - $326K/yr

10+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a Sr. Staff Computational Physicist to assist in mentoring junior staff and developing algorithms related to superconductivity. The role involves collaborating with various teams to create and validate simulation tools while documenting methods and results in technical papers and presentations.

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 methodsMultiscale modeling approachesSuperconducting physicsPhysics-based modelingQuantum mechanicsDFT simulationsInnovative problem-solvingInterdisciplinary communicationMotivation to learnCollaboration skills