Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago
Associate Physicist / Physicist - Advanced Test Capabilities - R10209808
Linthicum Heights, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $111K/yr
0+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in advanced development of semiconductor system solutions. They are seeking an Associate Physicist / Physicist to design, test, and integrate software for high-performance computing solutions involving superconducting electronics and energy-efficient computation.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
Completed Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 6+ months 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 1 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 2 years of relevant technical experience; Master's degree in STEM related field with a minimum of 6 months 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 1 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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey 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
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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