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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Principal OR Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist - R10217150-2

Jessup, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $197K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a multi-faceted physicist with a robust background in quantum control experimentation. The role involves solving complex technical problems, analyzing test data, and developing superconducting quantum technologies.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will be spearheading solving complex technical problems involving quantum control experiments

You will be analyzing test data to develop better analytical models of superconducting quantum systems

You will be analyzing test data to develop better integrated circuits towards future superconducting prototype demonstrations

Qualification

Quantum control experimentsCryogenic lab experienceMATLAB proficiencyPython proficiencySuperconducting qubit systemsData analysisCircuit designModelingSimulationCollaboration skillsMotivation to learn

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 in a cryogenic lab conducting quantum control experiments

Proficiency writing code in MATLAB and/or Python

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

PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related field and 4 years of relevant technical experience; Master's Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related with 6 years of relevant technical experience; Bachelor's Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related with 8 plus years' of relevant experience

Extensive experience in a cryogenic lab conducting quantum control experiments

Proficiency writing code in MATLAB and/or Python

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance