The Transformational Computing business within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is a highly motivated, talented, and growing organization focused on advancing the science and engineering of superconducting electronic systems into new capabilities and products. Transformational Computing is developing the technologies to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law by advancing development of computer architectures, processing and memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems.

The Systems Engineering group is seeking Thermal Engineers to join our Simulation and Modeling team to perform front-end system design activities and product development. Reporting to the Systems Engineering Lead, the Thermal Engineer will collaborate with research scientists and product teams to perform system architecture and design activities. While the focus is on hardware/software systems, a cross-functional team will be needed that can apply aspects of microwave and analog electronics, digital hardware design, mechanical and thermal design, and environmental control.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.

Candidates would work as thermal engineers supporting the development of superconducting computing technologies. Responsibilities include creating low temperature numerical models, running experiments measuring thermal properties of materials, boundary resistances, and heating in components. The job will often require deep dives into the literature to understand the unique physics that occurs in the sub Kelvin/nanoscale regime.

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.
• Strong background in heat transfer
• Experimental design
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain 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.
• Strong background in heat transfer
• Experimental design
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for a Thermal Engineer / Principal Thermal Engineer:

• 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 Nanoscale heat transfer
• Experience in cryogenic system design and analysis
• Experience in modeling mechanical structures in; Solidworks, NX or similar.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

This position reports to Linthicum, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Annapolis Junction, MD, MD, USA.

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