Principal / Sr. Principal Test Engineer - Transformational Computing
Requisition ID: R10153655
- 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: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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) 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 Systems Engineering group is seeking a test engineer to join our devices test team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support test and test development activities for Quantum electronics research and development.
- Testing procedures for the characterization and validation of quantum device function.
- 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.
- Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
This position will serve on-site in Linthicum / Annapolis Junction, MD.
This position can be filled at either the Pincipal OR Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level. Qualifications for both listed below.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Test Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline with 5 years of related experience, or 3 years with a Master's Degree, or 0 years with a PhD.
- Work knowledge in the use of at least one of the following programing languages; MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.
- Practiced experience with RF test equipment such as: O-scopes, Network analyzer, spectrum analyzers, etc.
- Strong analytic skills and familiarity in performing data analysis.
- Knowledgeable in basic principles of microelectronic device physics.
- Ability to communicate effectively to team members both written and verbally.
- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Test Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline with 9 years of related experience, or 7 years with a Master's Degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
- Work knowledge in the use of at least one of the following programing languages; MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.
- Practiced experience with RF test equipment such as: O-scopes, Network analyzer, spectrum analyzers, etc.
- Strong analytic skills and familiarity in performing data analysis.
- Knowledgeable in basic principles of microelectronic device physics.
- Ability to communicate effectively to team members both written and verbally.
- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications of Principal /Sr. Principal Test Engineer:
- Experience in superconducting electronics and associated test platforms test platforms.
- Expertise of the principles of superconductivity.
- Familiarity working with cryogens and/or cryogenic test systems.
- Prior experience working in a laboratory environment.
- RF device test experience.
- Adept at leading small teams of engineers and/or technicians.
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
- Active TS/SCI with poly 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.