Nuclear Environment Survivability Subject Matter Expert

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about the design, development, and testing of systems that are survivable in hostile radiation environments? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Weapon Control Concepts Development Group at APL! We are seeking a technical subject matter expert (SME) to be a part of our team. This candidate will offer technical contributions related to design, testing, and development of nuclear survivable systems. The SME will contribute to analysis of all technical aspects of nuclear survivability. Primary responsibilities include detailed understanding of the nuclear environment, analysis of a system’s response to a nuclear event, and development of appropriate solutions to mitigate undesired effects. The SME will work closely with the Group Supervisor and Program Managers to ensure coordination and flow of information and analysis results for the Ballistic Missile Defense System.

Requirements

Have a M.S. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other applicable technical discipline
Have strong theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics
Have 5+ years of DoD experience related to Survivability in Nuclear environments
Have excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills and are a self-starter
Have the ability and willingness to interact with Government Sponsors and stakeholders
Have a strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Hold an active Secret clearance and have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security 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
Have the willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed

Nice To Haves

Have a PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other applicable technical discipline
Have 10+ years of experience and/or are a Subject Matter Expert in Nuclear Survivability
Have held a previous technical leadership role
Hold an active TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis efforts related to Nuclear Survivability
Interface with MDA and other DoD Program Managers on Nuclear Survivability needs
Recommend threat descriptions based on appropriate intelligence information including nuclear weapons outputs
Improve computing resources and leverage computing assets outside APL to ensure computational support of APL’s government mission meets its needs
Develop and evolve strategies for performance modeling of weapon systems such that appropriate hostile prompt and persistent insults related to nuclear weapons are properly represented
Develop and maintain close relationships with government representatives at DTRA, DIA, MSIC, SMDC, and MDA as needed to ensure close coordination with APL
Work with technical teams to identify, develop, and maintain analysis tools required to effectively perform analysis
Participate in the review of deliverables and host briefings and discussions with Sponsors
Work closely with a technical team to achieve results and also analyze third party results
Collaborate with partnering organizations, industry, and other entities on task planning and technical oversight
Provide the Sponsors with independent assessment of design solutions