Principal/Sr. Principal Experimental SPM (Scanning Probe Microscopy) Physicist

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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.

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 sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Experimental SPM (Scanning Probe Microscopy) Physicist to join our team of qualified individuals. This position will located in Linthicum, MD OR Annapolis Junction, MD. The qualified applicant will become part of the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC).

We are seeking an experimental scientist with a scanning probe microscopy (SPM) experimental background that has an interest in Scanning SQUID Microscopy (SSM), and/or cryogenic Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM).

The ideal candidate should have experience that includes some of the following:

• Prior experience with SPM, SSM, cryogenic STM, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) systems including building systems and/or day-to-day system operations and maintenance.
• Background knowledge in experimental design, mechanical and electrical isolation, and/or materials R&D
• Python and/or MATLAB experience/knowledge or willingness to learn
• Analysis of resulting microscopy data
• Experience with standard microscopy instrumentation including lock-in amplifiers, piezoelectric scanners, and AC/DC sources

What you need to be successful in the role:

• 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
• Able to collaborate in a small group setting

Your responsibilities:

• Be a collaborative member of a team solving interesting questions
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of equipment and equipment improvements.
• Be responsible for identifying improvements to procedures and hardware/electronics

This position will be based out of our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) facility in Linthicum, Maryland or our Annapolis Junction, MD location. This position requires full-time work onsite.

This position can be filled as either a Principal SPM Experimental Physicist or a Sr. Principal Experimental SPM Physicist

Basic Qualifications for Principal Experimental SPM 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 with building and/or day-to-day maintenance of cryogenic scanning microscopy systems
• Experience with lock-in amplifiers, piezoelectric scanners, and/or current sources
• The ability to demonstrate strong communication skills and to work on a d