Principal Quantum Physicist/Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Physicists. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Transformational Technology Business Area, which is focused on developing innovative next generation superconducting electronics (SCE) and advanced computing technologies.

This position requires work onsite at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) facility in Linthicum, Maryland.

This requisition may be filled at a Principal Physicist, or a Sr. Principal Physicist based on years of relevant experience and capabilities in the areas listed below.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Quantum Physicist:

• Must have a master's in physics or Applied Physics plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. in Physics or Applied Physics (or will complete by December 2023).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (US citizenship is required for this)
• Proven skills at tackling/solving complex problems.
• A strong ability to learn new topics quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• A highly motivated self-starter.
• Works well in a collaborative, diverse environment.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist:

• Must have a Master's in physics or Applied Physics plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. in Physics or Applied Physics with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (US citizenship is required for this)
• Proven skills at tackling/solving complex problems.
• A strong ability to learn new topics quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• A highly motivated self-starter.
• Works well in a collaborative, diverse environment.

Active Areas of Research and Job Opportunities in this Position:

• Superconducting electronics
• Qubits/quantum computing
• Designing/testing/modeling quantum information systems
• Digital logic design/development
• Low-temperature experiments
• Microwave engineering
• Decoherence mechanisms
• Materials research
• Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL)
• Superconducting circuit design

Recently, talented physicists in the areas of quantum optics, solid-state qubits, particle astrophysics, plasma physics, and neutron scattering have joined our team. Applicants of various physics backgrounds are welcome to apply! Candidates are encouraged to highlight their interests or experiences with any of the active research areas listed above, as well as how they meet the basic qualifications.

Salary Range: $120,900 USD - $181,300 USD

Salary Range 2: $149,800 USD - $224,800 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.

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