Principal / Sr. Principal Cryogenic Engineer Systems

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions is working to develop next generation high performance computing systems to meet the mission demands of the NGMS Networked Information Solutions (NIS) business. Superconducting electronics forms the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation including our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL). On a gate for gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds. The Advanced Technology Lab of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Cryogenic Test Management engineers. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Transformational Technology Business Area. Transformational Technology is focused on developing state-of-the-art next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) and advanced computing technologies.

Qualified Cryogenic systems engineers will have experience and specific technical knowledge of at least four of the following responsibilities:
 

• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Championing process improvement activities.
• Establishing and analyzing test procedures.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for evaluating the accuracy of test stand installs and qualification.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for tracking test assets, and develop a plan for periodic review of assets activity (e.g., in use, idle, at calibration, needs repair/upgrade, awaiting final disposition, etc.) across multiple labs.
• Provide a monthly report on the status of all assets to the program offices as required.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum / Annapolis Junction, MD.

This position can be filled at either Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer OR Sr. Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer. Qualifications for both listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with 5 years of related experience, or 3 years with a Master's Degree, or 0 years with a PhD.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing
• Experience troubleshooting electronic test systems
• Cabling and Rack installation/ cyber system integration experience.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI/FS poly clearance per business requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with 9 years of related experience, or 7 years with a Master's Degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic test systems.
• Cabling and Rack installation/ cyber system integration experience.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI/FS poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Sr. Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer:

• Experience with superconducting electronics test platforms
• Experience with cryogenic test environments
• Experience with microwave electronics
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Active TS/SCI with CI/FS poly security clearance

This position reports to Linthicum, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Annapolis Junction, MD, MD, USA.

Salary Range: $99,800 USD - $157,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $123,800 USD - $194,500 USD

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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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