Principal Cryogenic Thermal Scientist/Sr Principal Cryogenic Thermal Scientist

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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 Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Advanced Processing Solutions business is seeking Thermal Scientists to join our Simulation and Modeling team.

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 scientist 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 Scientist level OR Senior Principal Thermal Scientist level. Qualifications for both are listed below:

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Thermal Scientist:

• Bachelor's 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.
• 3 years of heat transfer analysis experience with at least 2 years in cryogenic analysis and design. Can be substituted with relevant thesis work exceeding 2 years.
• 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.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD in related field
• 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

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Thermal Scientist:

• Bachelor's of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 9 years of experience, a M.S Degree with 7 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience
• 3 years of heat transfer analysis experience with at least 2 years in cryogenic analysis and design. Can be substituted with relevant thesis work exceeding 2 years.
• 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
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD in related field
• Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting materials
• Experience in nanoscale heat transfer and thermal physics in the millikelvin regime
• Experience in modeling mechanical structures in; Solidworks, NX or similar.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

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

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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