Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst for the Sentinel strategic missile system. This will be an on-site position, working at Hill AFB in Utah alongside other on-site APL personnel, our government sponsor, other government mission partners, and the Sentinel Prime Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the sponsor to understand their needs, and collaborate with key APL technical leaders to recommend, support, and execute APL work in support of the Sentinel Program Office’s desire to “own the technical baseline”.
• Serve as part of APL’s forward-based team supporting the Sentinel program. This on-site location facilitates daily interaction with the sponsor and the Prime Contractor and enhances APL’s ability as an organization to support our government sponsor.
• Maintain regular communications with APL’s program and project managers, line-side leaders and organizations, and fellow members of the KBY on-site technical team to increase awareness of Sentinel activities, developments, decisions, areas of concern, and opportunities where APL can help the Sentinel program.
• Provide NH&S technical subject matter expertise and natural environments subject matter expertise.
• Assist the APL team supporting the Sentinel team through conducting and assessing technical evaluations of assessed hostile and natural space environments and their effects on the weapon system, supporting development and assessment of NH&S and natural environments entrance and exit criteria for project milestones and independent assessment of contractor performance; lead, coordinate, and execute APL support of nuclear survivability-related certification efforts; and support APL’s efforts to assist the government in developing near- and long-term NH&S and natural environments technical planning.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison between APL’s Laurel-based NH&S team and the Sentinel Program and Sentinel Prime Contractor.
• Contribute to technical baseline definition, and provide NH&S and natural environments support to acquisition and systems engineering strategy development and program restructuring activities.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely-related technical field.
• Have 2+ years relevant experience providing Nuclear Survivability support to strategic weapon systems.
• Have 2+ years experience supporting Air Force strategic weapon systems including the Minuteman or Sentinel (GBSD) weapon systems.
• Have nuclear weapons effects modeling and simulation experience of nuclear weapons outputs and their interaction with systems.
• Have especially strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated strong critical thinking skills.
• Able to effectively shape the day-to-day tasking to meet sponsor needs, multi-task, and adapt to changing demands with minimal guidance.
• Willing to relocate to Utah in the vicinity of Hill AFB, with periodic travel (potentially 5-6 trips per year of duration one week or less) to APL Laurel campus, contractor sites, and other locations.

Qualifications

• Have an active Secret security clearance and are able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI level clearance.

About Us

Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. 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 Accessibility@jhuapl.edu.