Principal Cryogenic Thermal Analyst / Sr. Principal Cryogenic Thermal Analyst

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The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions 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. Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law, advancing development of computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a R&D environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these processing solutions a reality and deliver remarkable new advantages to the warfighter.

The Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Advanced Processing Solutions business is seeking Thermal Engineers to join our Simulation and Modeling 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 engineer 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.

This position can be filled at the Principal Thermal Analyst level OR Senior Principal Thermal Analyst level. Qualifications for both are listed below:

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Thermal Analyst:

• Bachelor's of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 5 years of experience, a M.S Degree with 3 years of experience; 0 years with a PhD.
• Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, 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.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting circuitry.
• Working knowledge of cryogenic test systems; dilution refrigeration, 4 K cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium immersion.
• Experience in nanoscale heat transfer
• Experience in cryogenic system design and analysis
• Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting materials
• Experience in modeling mechanical structures in; Solidworks, NX or similar.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Thermal Analyst:

• Bachelor's of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 9 years of experience, a M.S Degree with 7 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience
• Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, 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.
• Working knowledge of cryogenic test systems; dilution refrigeration, 4 K cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium immersion.
• Experience in cryogenic system design and analysis
• Experience in nanoscale heat transfer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting materials
• Experience in nanoscale heat transfer and thermal physics in the millikelvin regime
• Experience in modeling mechanical structures in; Solidworks, NX or similar.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

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