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.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions Business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law, advancing development of computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a R&D environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these processing solutions a reality and deliver remarkable new advantages to the warfighter.

The Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Advanced Processing Solutions business is seeking Thermal Engineers to join our Simulation and Modeling team.

This position requires work onsite at our Advanced Technologies Laboratory located in Linthicum, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Research and implement new thermal management technologies.
• Develop analytical models to predict thermal performance of cryogenic systems
• Design, develop and perform testing on thermal systems operating a cryogenic temperature.
• Help to design and develop custom test hardware fixtures and testing facilities.

This position can be filled at the Thermal Engineer level OR Principal Thermal Engineer level. Qualifications for both are listed below:

Basic Qualifications for a Thermal Engineer:

• Bachelor's of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 2 years of experience, a M.S Degree with at least 6+ months of related working experience.
• Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, Sinda/Fluint) or similar.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in project and team management including cost analysis, schedule, and technical project execution
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting circuitry.
• Working Knowledge of cryogenic test systems; dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium emersion.
• Experience in modeling mechanical structures in; Solidworks, NX or similar.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Thermal Engineer:

• Bachelor's of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 5 years of experience, a M.S Degree with 3 years of experience; 0 years with a PhD.
• Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, Sinda/Fluint) or similar.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in project and team management including cost analysis, schedule, and technical project execution
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting circuitry.
• Working Knowledge of cryogenic test systems; dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium emersion.
• Experience in modeling mechanical structures in; Solidworks, NX or similar.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

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Salary Range: $78,600 USD - $118,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $96,900 USD - $145,300 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.