2024 Associate Test Development Physicist - MD_

Linthicum

**Requisition ID: R10162729**

+ **Category:** Research and Sciences

+ **Location:** Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Top Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

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 and 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, but they’re also making history.

Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) physicists apply fundamental theoretical physics and chemistry-based scientific theory to the field of engineering to provide solutions for difficult technical challenges. They demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the role of the design of experiments, and the requirements for creating statistically relevant results. They possess a thorough understanding of fundamentals of device physics and materials science, including superconducting and low--temperature physical phenomena, semiconductor physics and devices, and quantum mechanics. They also possess a basic understanding of fundamentals and best practices in digital design, RF engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering. Job responsibilities include modeling and simulation of novel devices, developing and leading experiments, cryogenic test and measurement of advanced circuits, developing procedures, methods, and tools for test. Furthermore, they provide direction to test engineers and technicians, analyze experimental data and provide recommendations, and publish novel results. MDA physicists may also lead multi-disciplinary teams in the execution of program tasking, and then report results to internal and external customers.

We are seeking an experimental physicist with a robust coding background that has an interest in data acquisition and test automation. The ideal candidate has experience with OOP in both Python and MATLAB, developed a codebase for a test environment, and experience with standard lab instrumentation such as RF/DC sources and arbitrary waveform generators. Strong candidates are willing to learn about the underlying codebase to build tools and optimize current procedures. This candidate is expected to aid in the development of algorithms, architecture, and analytical tools that contribute to automation for a test lab.

**This position requires on site work located at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum, Maryland OR our Annapolis Junction, Maryland location.**

**Your responsibilities:**

+ You will be an interface between the test teams and software team to understand software requirements and to prototype software, such as baseline tools, updating the existing framework, designing software architecture, and develop instrument drivers.

+ You will be assisting the launching of tools developed by the software team, helping troubleshoot test lab bugs, and addressing any other software related issues that arise during test operations.

+ You will be responsible for maintaining data acquisition codebase through building unit tests and peer reviewing pull requests.

+ You will be prototyping and improving test automation procedures, for example developing test modules that are able to collect metrics for a new design of experiment in an automated fashion.

**What you need to be successful in the role:**

+ Interest in interfacing with the test teams to optimize test automation.

+ Motivation to learn new technologies and technical skills.

+ Ability to collaborate in a small group setting (4-7 people) as well as work independently.

**This position can be filled at the Associate Experimental Physicist level OR Experimental Physicist level. Qualifications for both are listed below:**

**Basic Qualifications for Associate Experimental Physicist:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a related field (or will completed by June 2024).

+ Experience with data acquisition and data pipeline codebases and electronics.

+ Experience writing code in Python in a version-controlled environment.

+ US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS/SCI) with polygraph clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

**Preferred Qualifications for Associate Experimental Physicist:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or related field.

+ Proficiency writing code in Python in a version-controlled environment.

+ Experience in developing and contributing to a larger scale software projects.

+ Knowledge of cryogenics, low-temperature physics, or quantum information

+ Familiarity with COTS and open-source packages such as Apache NiFi, QCoDeS, and MongoDB.

+ Experience writing in a version-controlled, OOP-based codebase in Python or MATLAB for a large team with multiple contributors/users.

+ Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

**Basic Qualifications for Experimental Physicist:**

+ Master’s Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a related field or Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years experience.

+ Experience with data acquisition and data pipeline codebases and electronics.

+ Experience in developing and contributing to larger scale software projects.

+ Proficiency writing code in MATLAB and Python in a version-controlled environment.

+ US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with polygraph (TS/SCI) clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

**Preferred Qualifications for Experimental Physicist:**

+ Master’s Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a related field or Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years experience.

+ Knowledge of cryogenics physics, quantum information, and familiarity with COTS and open-source packages such as Apache NiFi, QCoDeS, and MongoDB.

+ Experience writing in a version-controlled, OOP-based codebase in Python or MATLAB for a large team with multiple contributors/users.

+ Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Salary Range - $68,800.00 to $103,200.00

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**Salary Range:** $68,800 - $103,200

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.