Nuclear Survivability Scientist

ARA Career•Nashua, NH

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments (AMA) Division is seeking a Nuclear Survivability Scientist. In this role, you will support our initiatives in nuclear survivability and assessments and will be responsible for developing technology critical to the success of our projects as well as national security. You will do this by conducting hands-on M&S analyses of technical R&D problems for the nuclear weapon effects, missile defense, communications and space vehicle communities. Strong candidates will have a technical background in mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, and computer engineering. They will have a passion for exploring and learning the deeply technical aspects of nuclear weapon effects, high-altitude nuclear environments, nuclear survivability, modeling and simulation (M&S), nuclear physics, electromagnetic propagation, and system design and analysis. Successful candidates will need an active TS/SCI clearance. This will be a hybrid schedule with the expectation of working 3 days in either our Nashua, NH or Niceville, FL office.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
8-10 years of relevant work experience.
US Citizenship Required.
Active TS/SCI DoD security clearance.
Experience in M&S areas: RF propagation modeling and testing, NC3 platforms and systems.
Experience in software development or maintenance with C++, C#, Fortran, Python, or similar language.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in nuclear weapon effects, RF communication systems, and/or relevant aspects of nuclear survivability.
Experience in RF system operation and analysis.
Experience with modeling software tools: LWPC, LMP, HiCIRF, PHaRLAP, and VOACAP.
Experience in a supervisory or mentoring role.

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science in Mathematics (or related field) with 6-8 years of relevant experience.
PhD in Mathematics (or related field) with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Perform M&S of high-altitude nuclear effects, radiation belts, command, control, and communication (NC3), and RF communication systems.
Use and support development of software applications and models in nuclear weapon effects, survivability, and ballistic missile defense systems.
Develop physics-based weapon effects models.
Conduct verification and validation (V&V) of models, algorithms, and results and prepare technical documentation.
Present technical briefings, findings, analysis, and recommendations.
Conduct analysis of systems, sensors, communications, and assets that must operate in nuclear environments.
Conduct studies and trade space analysis for sensor performance.
Mentor junior staff on technical tasks and track high level project timelines.
Contribute to peer review of team members’ findings and reports.
Communicate with customers to identify and suggest priorities and timelines.
Develop requirements and standards for system and personnel survivability.
Identify gaps in technology and nuclear weapon effects M&S and identify solutions to address those gaps.
Support software planning, development, testing, deployment, and usage.
Conduct training of M&S software.