Principal OR Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customer's requirements.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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We are seeking a multi-faceted physicist with a robust background in quantum control experimentation, data analysis, circuit design, or modeling and simulation. The ideal candidate has experience with a combination of the above disciplines and has a strong interest in developing novel superconducting quantum technologies and prototypes. This candidate is expected to aid in the development of data acquisition techniques, quantum characterization algorithms, and the design of advanced superconducting integrated circuits.

This position requires fulltime work on site located at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum, Maryland OR our Annapolis Junction, Maryland location.

Your responsibilities:

• You will be spearheading solving complex technical problems involving quantum control experiments.
• You will be analyzing test data to develop better analytical models of superconducting quantum systems.
• You will be analyzing test data to develop better integrated circuits towards future superconducting prototype demonstrations.  

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Strong interest in quantum control experiments, including but not limited to superconducting qubit systems.
• Motivation to learn new technologies and technical skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a small group setting (4-7 people) as well as work independently.

This position can be filled at the Principal Quantum Physicist level OR Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist level.  Qualifications for both are listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Principal Quantum Physicist:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM related field with 3 years' of relevant technical experience OR Masters’ degree in STEM related field and currently enrolled in a PhD program with a completion date prior to start with 1 year of relevant technical experience OR PhD in STEM related field with 1 year of relevant technical experience.
• Experience in a cryogenic lab conducting quantum control experiments.
• Proficiency writing code in MATLAB and/or Python.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per business requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist:

• PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related field and 4 years of relevant technical experience; Master's Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related with 6 years of relevant technical experience; Bachelor's Degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related with 8 plus years' of relevant experience
• Extensive experience in a cryogenic lab conducting quantum control experiments.
• Proficiency writing code in MATLAB and/or Python.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for both Principal AND Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist:

• PhD in experimental physics plus four years of relevant post-doc or industry experience.
• Expertise with superconducting qubit control methods and experimental protocols.
• Experience with designing superconducting qubit circuits and integrated control components.
• Knowledge of superconducting qubit interactions with external circuitry and general device physics.
• Experience modeling superconducting quantum systems.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $131,500.00 - $197,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $164,200.00 - $246,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.