Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer - Safety Lead

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer to lead nuclear surety engineering across strategic weapon system programs. You will develop processes, assess risks, and guide DoD stakeholders through safety and security certifications.

Join APL's Force Projection Sector and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with DoD directives and national security priorities, while supporting vulnerability analyses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or related technical discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in nuclear surety of strategic weapon systems.
• Knowledge of nuclear surety principles, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with NWS safety design principles, security, and use control features.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and ability to obtain/hold a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lab's focal point for nuclear surety engineering and apply systems engineering principles to enhance design.
• Develop and implement systems engineering processes to ensure nuclear surety compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and validate systems against nuclear surety requirements.
• Review TOG/WSS requirements, recommend improvements, and apply traceability practices.
• Provide technical guidance on nuclear weapon system safety to DoD sponsors.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure safety and security.
• Review certification processes to ensure objective evidence is identified and accessible to sponsors.
• Prepare technical products, reports, and deliverables for sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Nuclear surety

Systems engineering

Safety analysis

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

DoD standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/CS

Master's degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer to lead nuclear surety engineering across strategic weapon system programs. You will develop processes, assess risks, and guide DoD stakeholders through safety and security certifications.

Join APL's Force Projection Sector and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with DoD directives and national security priorities, while supporting vulnerability analyses and