Physicist

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace! Do you enjoy a culture where your voice is valued? Start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. Here at Northrop Grumman, we take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. As a company, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workforce and understand that our employees are at their best with a healthy work-life balance, both of which are examples of the many benefits of joining our team!

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions (APS) Business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems.

We are seeking a motivated device/quantum/solid-state physicist to help us design the next generation of high-performance computing solutions! You will be a part of a team of scientists and engineers making these processing solutions a reality and deliver remarkable new advantages to the warfighter. We are a hard-working team that strives to foster a culture of belonging, mentorship, and personal growth. We are passionate about creating innovative solutions to exciting multi-disciplinary challenges!

This position requires work onsite at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) facility in Linthicum, Maryland or our Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a BS degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field with 2 years of related experience; master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
• Coursework in Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetics
• Be able to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of superconductivity
• Knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following:
• Knowledge of superconductor physics
• Superconducting circuits simulation experience
• Python, C/C++
• HFSS, ADS, IC Design, Ansys tools, WRSpice, Cadence, COMSOL
• Automation tools
• Data analysis, Machine Learning & AI
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance