2027 PhD Graduate – Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst - System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning 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. This role involves applying a STEM background to strategic deterrence and defense, conducting physics/engineering-based analysis, and contributing to research that will make the next generation of U.S. Strategic Systems more survivable, reliable, and credible. This position is ideal for someone graduating with a PhD in math, physics, engineering, or a closely related field.

Requirements

Possess a PhD in physics, nuclear engineering, or electrical engineering, or a closely related field
Familiarity with radiation environments and the principles of radiation interactions with matter
Familiarity with MATLAB and/or other coding platforms
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of data analysis, computational physics, or computational engineering
Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level clearance prior to starting with the ability to ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

High Energy Particle Physics, Thermal Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Weapon Effects, or Plasma Physics knowledge
Nuclear weapons effects modeling and simulation experience
Applied radiation testing methods and used radiation testing facilities
Experience with radiation effects on materials and electronic parts for strategic systems
Education and/or hands-on experience in systems engineering
Comfortable working with Linux
Past experience in one of the National Laboratories
Experience with MCNP, GEANT, ENDF, NJOY, DIORAMA, or similar code
Prior experience with tactical or strategic missile systems
Hold an active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Work with a talented and inclusive multi-disciplinary technical team
Perform modeling and simulation tasks to understand, evaluate, and characterize nuclear weapon environments and effects
Identify opportunities to inform and analyze system requirements
Produce data and then perform analysis of that data
Perform independent analysis of third-party results and summarize conclusions
Present work and results to other technical staff members, management, and government organizations
Expand technical skillset to include additional nuclear hardness and survivability areas
Run third party software in a Linux and/or Windows environment