Associate Physicist​/Physicist - Advanced Test Capabilities - R10209808

Associate Physicist / Physicist - Advanced Test Capabilities

Location:

Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD. Full‑time on‑site at Advanced Technology Laboratory. Relocation assistance may be available. US Government security clearance required per customer requirements. Travel: 10% of time.

• 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.

• 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 ability to work on a diverse multi‑disciplinary team.
• Experience independently solving problems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience (relevant coursework, internships and/or professional experience) in an object‑oriented programming language (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 ability to work on a diverse multi‑disciplinary team.
• Experience independently solving problems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience (relevant coursework, internships and/or professional experience) in an object‑oriented programming language (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.

• 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.

Primary Level: $70,600 – $111,000. Secondary Level: $85,400 – $134,200.

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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