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Northrop Grumman · 5 hours ago

Staff Computational Physicist - R10211373

positionLinthicum Heights, MD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$198K/yr - $296K/yr
date8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Senior Staff Computational Physicist to mentor junior staff and collaborate on developing algorithms and analytical tools for complex mathematical models related to superconductivity. The role involves communication with various teams to determine development requirements and document methods and results in technical papers.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

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

PhD in physicsMultiscale modelingSuperconducting physicsDFT simulationsPhysics-based modelingMonte Carlo simulationsInnovative problem-solvingInterdisciplinary communication

Required

PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or related STEM related field with 8 years of relevant technical experience
Significant knowledge of multiscale modeling approaches and/or multi-physics simulations
Significant knowledge of superconducting physics, quantum mechanics, or condensed matter physics
Significant 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

Preferred

PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering
Experience modeling electron-phonon interactions
Experience with Monte Carlo simulations of thin film growth and ordering
Active U.S. Government security clearance

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

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.northropgrumman.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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