Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $85K — $195K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
  • Familiarity with radiation environments and principles of radiation interactions.
  • Experience with MATLAB or other coding platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and computational physics.
  • Strong mathematical and statistical background.
  • Ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance and ultimately a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on complex problems.
  • Conduct modeling and simulation of nuclear weapon environments.
  • Identify and analyze system requirements for improvement.
  • Produce and analyze data effectively.
  • Perform independent analyses of third-party results.
  • Present findings to technical staff and management.
  • Expand technical skillset in nuclear hardness and survivability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge U.S. Strategic Systems.
  • Access to a talented team of experts in the field.
  • Focused on continuous technical skill augmentation.
  • Involvement in critical national security projects.
  • Potential for hands-on experience with advanced AI and machine learning applications.
Full Job Description
Description

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

As a Strategic Deterrent Survivability Analyst...
  • 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 summarizes 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.

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

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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