Nuclear Survivability Systems Expert

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Huntsville, AL seeks a Subject Matter Expert to contribute to the design, testing, and analysis of nuclear survivable systems within the Weapon Control Concepts Development Group. The ideal candidate holds an MS (or PhD) in engineering, physics, or mathematics, 5+ years of DoD survivability experience, and a active clearance.

You will model performance, collaborate with government sponsors, and drive technical assessments for

Qualifications

• MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other applicable technical discipline.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics.
• 5+ years of DoD experience related to Survivability in Nuclear environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills and a self-starter.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis efforts related to Nuclear Survivability.
• Interface with MDA and other DoD Program Managers on Nuclear Survivability needs.
• Recommend threat descriptions based on appropriate intelligence information including nuclear weapons outputs.
• Improve computing resources and leverage computing assets outside APL to ensure computational support of APL's government mission meets its needs.
• Develop and evolve strategies for performance modeling of weapon systems.

Skills

Nuclear survivability

DoD experience

Security clearance

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

MS in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Huntsville, AL seeks a Subject Matter Expert to contribute to the design, testing, and analysis of nuclear survivable systems within the Weapon Control Concepts Development Group. The ideal candidate holds an MS (or PhD) in engineering, physics, or mathematics, 5+ years of DoD survivability experience, and a active clearance.

You will model performance, collaborate with government sponsors, and drive technical assessments for