Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to tackle complex physics and engineering challenges related to the U.S. Strategic Systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Physics or Nuclear Engineering, with 3+ years of experience, and must have a strong understanding of radiation environments. A competitive salary range of $85,000 to $195,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with radiation environments and their interactions.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a talented multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform modeling and simulation tasks for nuclear weapon analysis.
• Identify opportunities to analyze system requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Computational physics

Strong mathematical background

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field

Master of Science or Doctorate in relevant field

Tools

MATLAB

Linux

Windows

Job description

Description

Do you love developing creative solutions to challenging problems?

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 Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst. The ideal candidate will work on complex, multi-disciplinary problems with a team of experts to offer technical contributions to the improve the next generation of U.S. Strategic Systems

Responsibilities

• You will work with a talented multi-disciplinary team
• You will perform modeling and simulation tasks as part of a technical team to understand, evaluate, and characterize nuclear weapon environments and effects
• You will identify opportunities to inform and analyze system requirements
• You will produce data and then perform analysis of that data
• You will perform independent analysis of third‑party results and summarize conclusions
• You will present work and results to other technical staff members and management
• You will expand your technical skillset to include additional nuclear hardness and survivability areas
• You will run third party software in a Linux and/or Windows environment

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related science/engineering field with 3+ years of relevant experience
• 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
• Have a strong mathematical and statistical background
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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 3+ years of relevant experience
• Are familiar with nuclear weapon environments and their effects on systems
• Are familiar with the natural space environment and their effects on systems
• Have experience modeling nuclear weapon effects
• Have experience with electromagnetic pulse theory and system protection
• Have radiation detection experience
• Have hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing real‑world applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
• 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
• Are a licensed Professional Engineer
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance

Compensation

Minimum Rate: $85,000 annually

Maximum Rate: $195,000 annually

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].