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Northrop Grumman Staff Fault Tolerant Computational Physicist in Aurora, Colorado
Requisition ID: R10153576
Category: Research and Sciences
Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: Polygraph
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (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.
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 is seeking a motivated candidate with a strong background in quantum computation to help us architect quantum computing systems. As part of our group, you will work with a core team of scientists and engineers to make important contributions in the interest of our national defense and security. We are a collaborative and hard-working team that strives to foster a culture of belonging, mentorship, and personal growth. We are passionate about creating innovative solutions to exciting multi-disciplinary challenges!
As a member of our team you will architect, analyze, and code procedures for fault-tolerant quantum error correction, state distillation, and related topics. There are opportunities to branch out in a variety of directions from that starting point.
This position requires work on site located at our Northrop Grumman’s facility in Aurora, CO
Basic Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline with 9+ years of professional experience post-graduation.
Strong background in fault-tolerant quantum computation and quantum information theory
Familiarity with computational methods for analysis and simulation of quantum protocols
Programming experience in C++ and Python
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance per business requirements (US citizenship is required)
Proven skill at tackling/solving complex problems
Ability to learn new topics quickly in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well in a collaborative, diverse environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with noise-modeling and/or decoherence mechanisms
Familiarity with algorithms, quantum algorithms, and/or theoretical computer science
Familiarity with superconducting qubits or superconducting device physics
Experience with Mathematica
Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Salary Range: $190,500 - $285,700
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.
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