Entry-Level Nuclear Survivability Analyst: System Modeling

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an entry-level physicist or engineer for the Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst role. You will join the System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group to tackle multi-disciplinary challenges and contribute to survivability analyses for next-generation U.S.

strategic systems. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Math, Physics, or Engineering, are familiar with radiation environments and MATLAB, and can

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related field.
• Familiar with radiation environments and interactions with matter.
• Familiar with MATLAB and coding platforms.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary technical team and perform modeling and simulation to understand nuclear weapon environments and effects.
• Inform and analyze weapon system survivability requirements.
• Produce data and analyze it; review third-party results and summarize conclusions.
• Present work to staff, management, and government organizations.
• Expand technical skillset in nuclear hardness and survivability areas.
• Run third party software in a Linux and/or Windows environment.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Math, Physics, 0-

MATLAB familiarity

C++ or OO languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MCNP

GEANT

ENDF

NJOY

DIORAMA

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an entry-level physicist or engineer for the Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst role. You will join the System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group to tackle multi-disciplinary challenges and contribute to survivability analyses for next-generation U.S.

strategic systems. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Math, Physics, or Engineering, are familiar with radiation environments and MATLAB, and can