Principal OR Sr. Principal Cryogenic Thermal Analyst - R10214487

Principal OR Sr. Principal Cryogenic Thermal Analyst - R

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Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customer's requirements.

TRAVEL:
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization is seeking Cryogenic Thermal Analysts to join our growing team.

This position requires work onsite at either our Advanced Technologies Laboratory located in Linthicum, MD or in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Candidate will work as a thermal analyst supporting the development of superconducting computing technologies. Responsibilities include creating low temperature numerical models, running experiments measuring material thermal properties, boundary resistances, and heating in components. The job will often require deep dives into literature to understand the unique physics that occurs in the sub‑Kelvin/nanoscale regime.

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 5 years of relevant technical experience, a M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer 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 specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 1 year of relevant technical experience.
• Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, Ice Pak, Sinda/Fluint) or similar.
• Experience with and proficiency in:
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Heat transfer and thermodynamics
  • Experimental design
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer requirements.

• Bachelor's of Science in:
  Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 8 years of relevant technical experience, a M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 6 years of relevant technical experience, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 4 years of relevant…