Strategic Deterrence & Nuclear Survivability Analyst (PhD)

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites a physicist/engineer to join the System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group in the Force Projection Sector as a Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst. You will tackle multi‑disciplinary problems, perform modeling of nuclear environments, and contribute to survivability studies for U.S.

strategic systems. The role requires a PhD in physics, nuclear or electrical engineering, familiarity with radiation interactions, MATLAB,

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in physics, nuclear engineering, or electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Are familiar with radiation environments and the principles of radiation interactions with matter.
• Are familiar with MATLAB and/or other coding platforms.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Have knowledge of data analysis, computational physics, or computational engineering.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance with potential to obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary technical team to perform modeling and simulation of nuclear weapon environments and effects.
• Identify opportunities to inform and analyze system requirements.
• Produce data and analyze results; evaluate third‑party results and summarize conclusions.
• Present work to technical staff, management, and government organizations.
• Expand knowledge in nuclear hardness and survivability areas.
• Run third‑party software in Linux and/or Windows environments.

Skills

Radiation environments understanding

Data analysis

Computational physics/engineering

Interim Secret clearance eligibility

Linux/Windows environment familiarity

Education

PhD in physics, nuclear engineering, or electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

MCNP

GEANT

ENDF

NJOY

DIORAMA

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites a physicist/engineer to join the System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group in the Force Projection Sector as a Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst. You will tackle multi‑disciplinary problems, perform modeling of nuclear environments, and contribute to survivability studies for U.S.

strategic systems. The role requires a PhD in physics, nuclear or electrical engineering, familiarity with radiation interactions, MATLAB,