Staff Experimental Physicist

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We are seeking an experimental physicist with a robust coding background that has an interest in data acquisition and test automation software. The ideal candidate has experience with OOP in both python and Matlab, has built software for a test environment, and experience with standard lab instrumentation such as RF/DC sources and arbitrary waveform generators. Strong candidates are willing to learn about the underlying codebase to build software tools and optimize current procedures. This candidate is expected to aid in the development of algorithms, architecture, and analytical tools that contribute to automation software for a test lab.

This position requires work on site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction Maryland.

Your responsibilities:

• You will be interface between the test teams and software team to understand software requirements and to prototype software, such as baseline tools, updating the existing framework, designing software architecture, and develop instrument drivers.
• You will be assisting the launching of tools developed by the software team, helping troubleshoot test lab bugs, and any other software related issues that arise during test operations.
• You will be responsible for maintaining codebase through building unit tests and peer reviewing pull requests.
• You will be prototyping and improving test automation procedures, for example developing test modules that are able to collect metrics for a new design of experiment in an automated fashion.

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Interest in interfacing with the test teams to optimize test automation.
• Motivation to learn new technologies and technical skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a small group setting (4-7 people) as well as work independently.

Basic Qualifications for Staff Experimental Physicist:

• 12 years with a master's degree Physics, electrical engineering or related field; 9 years with a PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering.
• Experience with test lab software and electronics.
• Experience in developing and contributing to a larger scale software projects.
• Proficiency writing code in Matlab and Python in a version-controlled environment.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI/FS poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for Staff Experimental Physicist:

• PhD and 9 years in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of cryogenics physics, quantum information, and familiarity with COTS software packages such as Apache NiFi, QCoDeS, and MongoDB.
• Experience writing in a version-controlled, OOP-based codebase in Python or Matlab for a large team with multiple contributors/users.
• 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: $185,900 USD - $278,900 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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