Principal/Sr. Principal Thermal Analyst
Requisition ID: R10171052
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America+ 1 more
- Clearance Type: Polygraph
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: Days (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 2
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. 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.
The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics Center pushes the boundaries of innovation. It redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies and drives advancements in systems and the sciences. One of our most challenging fields of development is in Microelectronics Design and Applications. You will be part of a team consisting of a broad array of scientists and engineers working to make these novel solutions a reality.
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 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.
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance (US Citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Thermal Analyst:
- Bachelor of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 8 years of experience, a M.S Degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 2 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance (US Citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Preferred Qualifications for both Principal and Sr. Principal Thermal Analyst:
- 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 with polygraph security clearance.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, 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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.