RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE 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! 
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Staff Quantum Modeling Physicist.
As a senior leader, you will assist in mentoring our more junior staff while also engaging with other subject matter experts on advanced computing solutions, classical control electronics, hardware, and software. As a key contributor, you will assist in mentoring our more junior staff while also helping solve our most difficult architectural problems.
This position requires full time work on-site at Northrop Grumman's Linthicum, MD area facilities or our Annapolis Junction, MD facilities. 
Basic Qualifications: 

• Master of Science Degree in theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or STEM related engineering field and 10 plus years of relevant technical professional experience. Ph.D. in theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or STEM related engineering field and 8 plusyears of relevant technical professional experience.

• Strong background in superconducting circuits and systems. 

• Significant experience with computational methods for modeling and simulation. 

• Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation. 

• Experience writing version-controlled code in Python. 

• Proven skill at tackling/solving complex problems. 

• Ability to learn new topics quickly in a fast-paced environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to work and lead in a collaborative, diverse environment. 

• 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: 

• PhD in theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or a relevant STEM engineering field. 

• Expertise in model/simulation loop closure based on process control monitoring and functional test data. 

• Experience with noise-modeling and/or decoherence mechanisms. 

• Active U.S. Government security clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $197,500.00 - $296,300.00The 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.PDN-9fa50dd5-899b-49a4-8676-de89191db544