Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Robust retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A distinguished advanced research lab located in Laurel, MD is seeking a Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer. This role involves leading nuclear surety engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with nuclear standards, and conducting risk assessments for strategic weapon systems. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess expertise in nuclear surety principles. A strong commitment to teamwork, excellent communication skills, and a security clearance are required. Compensation ranges between $100,000 and $245,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience with strategic weapon systems.
• Knowledge of nuclear surety standards and regulations is essential.
• Active Secret security clearance required; must obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Lead nuclear surety engineering efforts integrating systems engineering.
• Collaborate with teams to validate systems meet nuclear surety requirements.
• Review safety requirements for assurance in design process.

Skills

Nuclear surety principles

System engineering principles

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science

Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Systems engineering tools

Job description

A distinguished advanced research lab located in Laurel, MD is seeking a Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer. This role involves leading nuclear surety engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with nuclear standards, and conducting risk assessments for strategic weapon systems. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess expertise in nuclear surety principles. A strong commitment to teamwork, excellent communication skills, and a security clearance are required. Compensation ranges between $100,000 and $245,000 annually.