Section Lead, High Energy Concepts & Space Environments

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a High Energy Concepts Section Supervisor for the Weapon Control Concepts Development group (A5B) at the Laurel campus. You will lead with a clear vision, mentor staff, and coordinate on-site and sponsor-site personnel to address air and missile defense challenges.

You will guide research initiatives, develop physics models and M&S tools, and interface with Sponsors while sustaining high standards of accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience related to DoD Nuclear Survivability in Hostile/Natural Space Environments
• Strong understanding of nuclear physics, particle physics, and/or solar physics
• Experience with M&S tools modeling nuclear effects such as GEANT4, MCNP, ENDF, NJOY, or DIORAMA
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
• U.S. citizenship with eligibility for security clearance (Secret/Top Secret)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evolution and implementation of section strategy and align activities.
• Manage on-site and sponsor-site staff, including remote personnel.
• Propose research initiatives and implement strategies for air and missile defense challenges.
• Set clear vision for the section and prioritize needs.
• Lead staff development, performance coaching, and onboarding.
• Define analytical infrastructure and assist with capital and task planning.
• Supervise work quality, delegate tasks, and oversee hiring processes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

M&S tools

Nuclear physics

DoD experience

Security clearance

Education

MS in Physics/Engineering/Math

Tools

GEANT4

MCNP

ENDF

NJOY

DIORAMA

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a High Energy Concepts Section Supervisor for the Weapon Control Concepts Development group (A5B) at the Laurel campus. You will lead with a clear vision, mentor staff, and coordinate on-site and sponsor-site personnel to address air and missile defense challenges.

You will guide research initiatives, develop physics models and M&S tools, and interface with Sponsors while sustaining high standards of accuracy and collaboration.