Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 2 months ago
Principal OR Sr. Principal Cryogenic Thermal Analyst
United States-Maryland-Annapolis Junction
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $197K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking Cryogenic Thermal Analysts to join their Engineering and Sciences organization. The role involves supporting the development of superconducting computing technologies through thermal analysis, including creating numerical models and conducting experiments.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Candidate will work as a thermal analyst 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 5 years of relevant technical experience, a M.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer 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 specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 1 year of relevant technical experience
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
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer requirements
Bachelor's of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 8 years of relevant technical experience, a M.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 6 years of relevant technical experience, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or STEM related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 4 years of relevant technical experience
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
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per customer requirements
Preferred
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
An active U.S. government security clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase