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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Principal OR Sr. Principal Cryogenic Thermal Analyst - R10214487-2

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $158K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking Cryogenic Thermal Analysts to join their Engineering and Sciences organization. The role involves supporting the development of superconducting computing technologies through thermal analysis, creating numerical models, and conducting experiments on material thermal properties.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Candidate will work as a thermal analyst supporting the development of superconducting computing technologies

Responsibilities include creating low temperature numerical models, running experiments measuring material thermal properties, boundary resistances, and heating in components

The job will often require deep dives into literature to understand the unique physics that occurs in the sub-Kelvin/nanoscale regime

Qualification

Thermal analysis softwareHeat transferThermodynamicsCryogenic system designExperimental designNanoscale heat transferMechanical structures modelingAnalytical skillsProblem solvingEffective communicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 5 years of relevant technical experience, a M.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer 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 specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 1 year of relevant technical experience

Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, Sinda/Fluint) or similar

Experience with and proficiency in: Problem solving and analytical skills, Heat transfer and thermodynamics, Experimental design

Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing

Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer requirements

Bachelor's of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 8 years of relevant technical experience, a M.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 6 years of relevant technical experience, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 4 years of relevant technical experience

Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, Sinda/Fluint) or similar

Experience with and proficiency in: Problem solving and analytical skills, Heat transfer and thermodynamics, Experimental design

Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing

Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer requirements

Preferred

Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting circuitry

Working knowledge of cryogenic test systems; dilution refrigeration, 4 K cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium immersion

Experience in nanoscale heat transfer

Experience in cryogenic system design and analysis

Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting materials

Experience in modeling mechanical structures in; Solidworks, NX or similar

An active U.S. government security clearance