PCM Systems Test Engineer (Second Shift) at Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD

Requisition ID: R10173620
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Polygraph
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. Today's dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small - solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique "More than Moore" solutions.
One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. MDA is seeking an PCM Systems Test Engineer (Second Shift) to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.
This position is on a Second Shift schedule (2 PM - 12 AM)
This is a Second shift position. Second shift positions are eligible for an added 10% shift differential in pay.
Candidate will be trained by technical leads on first shift for approximately six months, then transition to second shift.
Roles & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and support test and test development activities for superconducting electronics development.

• Develop automated testing procedures for the characterization and validation of fabrication methods in superconducting devices.

• Support the current and future development of test platforms within function, cost, and schedule constraints.

• Document and implement test requirements and procedures.

• Review test plans for accuracy and completeness.

• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.
Basic Qualifications for PCM Systems Test Second Shift Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline with 2 years of related experience, or 0 years with a Master's Degree or a PhD.

• Must be available to work second shift (2 PM - 12 AM) for approximately 12 months after training.

• Proficient in the use of at least one of the following programing languages; MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.

• Well established trouble shooting and system integration experience

• Strong analytic skills and familiarity in performing statistical analysis.

• Knowledgeable in techniques used in the fabrication of Integrated Circuits as well as a basic understand of device physics principles.

• Experience programing and automating test hardware.

• Experience developing small/medium size applications in Python/MATLAB

• Experience leading projects with the ability to communicate effectively to team members both written and verbally.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications of PCM Systems Test Second Shift Engineer:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with poly.

• Experience in superconducting electronics and associated test platforms test platforms.

• Familiarity working with cryogens and/or cryogenic test systems, wet or dry.

• A working understanding in python data science libraries such as Pandas/NumPy/SciPyb/PyQt5.

• Experience in multithreading/multiprocessing.

• Fluency in the use of relational databases management system, SQLite.

• Adept at leading small teams of engineers and/or technicians.

• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.

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Salary Range: $83,300 - $130,800
The 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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.