Radiation Hardened (RADHARD) Electronics Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Radiation Hardened Electronics Engineer in Laurel, Maryland. This position specializes in analyzing the nuclear survivability of strategic weapon systems and performing rigorous technical analyses of electronic systems in response to radiation.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience. The role offers opportunities to work with a talented team on national security challenges while enjoying a robust benefits program and focus on work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in related field.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Initiative, interest in skill development, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze nuclear survivability of strategic weapon systems.
• Perform technical analyses of electronics response to nuclear events.
• Support instrument and design reviews.

Skills

Analog or digital electronics

FPGAs

Radiation environments

Mathematical and statistical background

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master of Science or Doctorate in a related field

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

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

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