Job Description
Associate Material Physicist/Material Physicist at Northrop Grumman Corporation summary:
The Associate Material Physicist/Material Physicist at Northrop Grumman conducts experimental research and development on superconducting thin film materials and interfaces. They design, execute, and analyze experiments using techniques such as x-ray scattering, electron microscopy, and magnetometry, while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The role requires a strong background in materials science, condensed matter physics, programming skills in Python or MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
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 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are seeking a material physicist with a background in superconducting thin film materials and interfaces. The ideal candidate should have knowledge and experience that includes some of the following:
- Working knowledge in experimental design, materials research and development, and condensed matter physics
- Knowledge/Experience with electrical transport, magnetometry, x-ray scattering, or electron microscopy
- Experience analyzing data from techniques mentioned above
- Python, MATLAB, or equivalent experience/knowledge
Successful candidates are:
- Excited about experimental physics, materials, and superconducting technologies.
- Willing to contribute to materials R&D discussions and cross-coordinate with other teams to identify, build, complete and measure the resulting experiments.
- Motivated to learn new technologies and technical skills
- Able to identify problems, analyze data, and course correct experimental plans
- Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative group setting
This position requires work on site located at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum, Maryland OR our Annapolis Junction, Maryland location. Your responsibilities: - Be a collaborative member of a team solving interesting questions
- Plan and carry out experiments to investigate superconducting materials.
- Analyze and share findings with colleagues having diverse scientific expertise
- Keep up to date with relevant superconducting materials in the literature
This position can be filled at the Associate Material Physicist level OR Material Physicist level. Qualifications for both are listed below: Basic Qualifications for Associate Material Physicist: - Bachelor's Degree in materials science, experimental physics, or STEM related engineering field with a minimum of 6+ months of relevant technical experience.
- Experience/knowledge of experimental materials science and/or condensed matter physics.
- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer's requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Material Physicist: - Bachelor's Degree in materials science, experimental physics, electrical engineering or STEM related engineering field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience; Master's Degree in materials science, physics, or STEM related engineering with a minimum of 6+ months of relevant technical experience.
- Experience/knowledge of experimental materials science and/or condensed matter physics.
- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer's requirements.
Preferred Qualifications for both Associate Material Physicist AND Material Physicist: - Experience with thin film characterization, such as x-ray diffraction, reflectometry, or spectroscopy; electron microscopy (SEM/TEM/FIB/EDS)
- Expertise in superconducting materials, thin film surfaces and interfaces
- Familiarity with condensed matter physics
- Experience writing and contributing to version-controlled code in Python or MATLAB
- Active U.S. Government security clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $106,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Keywords:
superconducting materials, thin film materials, experimental physics, materials research and development, condensed matter physics, x-ray scattering, electron microscopy, magnetometry, Python, MATLAB, data analysis
Job Tags
Relocation package, Shift work,