Radiation Hardened (RADHARD) Electronics Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance and training

Paid time off

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is hiring a Radiation Hardened Electronics Engineer to contribute to essential defense research. The incumbent will analyze the nuclear survivability of strategic weapon systems, working alongside experts to improve U.S. Strategic Systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree coupled with relevant experience and the capability to obtain a security clearance. The role spans across innovative research, focusing on cutting-edge electronics under challenging environments.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 annually, considering qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiar with hardware design of analog/digital electronics.
• Able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Analyze nuclear survivability of strategic weapon systems.
• Perform technical analyses for system electronics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Familiarity with radiation environments

Mathematical background

Communication skills

Initiative and flexibility

Design experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Master of Science or Doctorate in related field

Tools

Modeling tools

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about applying your analytical skill to questions in strategic deterrence and defense?

Are you searching for important physics/engineering-based analysis work, where you can contribute to some of our country's most fascinating security challenges?

Are you interested in research that will make the next generation of U.S. Strategic Systems more survivable, reliable, and credible?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

The System Modeling and Estimation Group within the Force Projection Sector of the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an enthusiastic physicist and/or engineer to take on the position of Radiation Hardened (RADHARD) Electronics Engineer. The ideal candidate will work on complex, multi-discipline problems with a team of experts to offer technical contributions to improve the next generation of U.S. Strategic Systems.

As a Radiation Hardened (RADHARD) Electronics Engineer...

• You will work with a talented multi-disciplinary team
• You will analyze the nuclear survivability of strategic weapon systems and structures
• You will perform technical analyses to understand, evaluate, and characterize the response of component and system level electronics to nuclear events and the natural space environment
• You will use in-house or third-party modeling tools to perform rigorous technical analyses
• You will identify and collect information needed to perform credible analysis of system level effects
• You will perform technical analyses of work produced by external partners
• You will support instrument and system level design reviews
• You will expand your technical skillset to include additional nuclear hardness and survivability areas
• You will interact with sponsors and representatives of other organizations

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related science/engineering field with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Are familiar with hardware design and development of analog or digital electronics, FPGAs, and/or software systems
• Are familiar with radiation environments and the principles of radiation interactions with matter
• Have a strong mathematical and statistical background
• Attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills
• The qualifications needed in this job also include initiative, interest in skill development and the flexibility to accept assignments of varied scope and skill
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master of Science or Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related science/engineering field with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Have Strategic RADHARD or space RADHARD electronics experience
• Have a basic understanding of device physics and radiation effects on electronics
• Have experience with modeling or testing of any radiation effects on electronics including total ionizing dose, dose rate, single event effects and displacement damage from X-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and heavy ions
• Have hands on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing real world applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
• Have experience with electromagnetic pulse theory and system protection
• Have electronics design experience
• Are familiar with the natural space environment and their effects on systems
• Are familiar with nuclear weapon environments and their effects on systems
• Have radiation detection experience
• Have knowledge of data analysis, computational physics, or computational engineering
• Have experience modeling nuclear weapon effects
• Are a licensed Professional Engineer
• Demonstrated ability to present to high level government sponsors
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance

Benefits and Compensation

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually