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Principal / Senior Principal Physicist

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Principal / Senior Principal Physicist

Linthicum Heights, MD

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

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We are looking for you to join our Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) disciplined team as a Principal / Senior Principal Physicist, this position will be located at our Linthicum, MD or San Diego, CA location. As a Principal / Senior Principal Physicist you will perform research and development activities that seek to provide unprecedented capabilities by missionizing concepts at the frontier of physics. You will actively contribute to the following to include high-energy muon sources, charged particle beam dynamics, conventional RF particles accelerators, compact particle accelerator and detector technologies, integration and application of advanced laser technology, and other emerging mission applications of high-energy physics, plasma physics, and related disciplines. The Principal / Senior Principal Physicist will work across disparate scientific and engineering domains, working with subject matter experts from other fields, to yield mission relevant applications.
What you'll get to do:

Designing and simulating particle accelerators and fixed target beamlines

Evaluating various particle accelerator and fixed target beamline architectures

Designing, operating, and commissioning novel ionizing radiation detectors

Developing ionizing radiation transport simulation software frameworks for evaluating and predicting performance of potential ionizing radiation detector designs

Developing automated data acquisition software for data readout of ionizing radiation detectors

Developing algorithms for triggering, reconstructing, and analyzing data from physical and simulated ionizing radiation detectors

Performing and analyzing simulations of ionizing radiation transport through radiation beamlines

Liaising with and maintaining a network of collaborators in academia, national laboratories, and other similar institutions

Ideating and proposing new concepts that apply physics to mission-relevant applications

This position is contingent upon contract award and the ability to obtain / maintain an active DoD Top Secret clearance after hire.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Physicist:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Physics or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

U.S Citizenship required

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required

Experience as a software developer using C/C++ and python

Experience with distributed version control systems such as git, svn, or cvs

Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment

Experience working on ionizing radiation detectors, particle accelerator/collider experiments, and/or experiments on fixed target beamlines

Experience working on large cross-disciplinary teams

Experience communicating complex technical details to a non-expert technical audience

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Physicist:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Physics or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

U.S Citizenship required

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required

Experience as a software developer using C/C++ and python

Experience with distributed version control systems such as git, svn, or cvs

Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment

Experience working on ionizing radiation detectors, particle accelerator/collider experiments, and/or experiments on fixed target beamlines

Experience working on large cross-disciplinary teams

Experience communicating complex technical details to a non-expert technical audience

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees in accelerator physics, particle physics, high-energy physics, or nuclear physics or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics technical fields

Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Experience working in a laboratory environment working with oscilloscopes, photomultiplier readout systems, power supplies, etc.

Experience operating, designing, and commissioning ionizing radiation detectors (photomultiplier tubes), particle accelerators, or fixed-target beamlines

Experience in physics-based modeling and simulation, including particle-in-cell tools, GEANT4, or MCNP Monte Carlo radiation transport frameworks

Experience in digital twin design or model-based systems engineering.

Experience working in an Agile development environment

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $131,100.00 - $206,000.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10200543
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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