Lead Radiation Effects Engineer

Do you look up at the night sky and not just see stars but opportunities to understand our place in the cosmos better? Have you ever wondered if your prowess in leading radiation test and evaluation efforts could be applied to tackle vital national security challenges?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join APL.

We are seeking a creative, self-starting scientist or engineer who is motivated to contribute to innovative efforts in understanding radiation effects on space missions. As a team member, you will develop interpersonal networks and cultivate collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams that may include mission scientists, spacecraft and instrument systems engineers, design engineers, and mission planners. Our team has been a crucial part of the development and production of ground-breaking spacecraft systems such as New Horizons, the Van Allen Probes, Europa Clipper, and many more. In this position, you will evaluate the space radiation environment around Earth and among the stars, along with assessing its effect on space systems.

1. Collaborate with all program team members to ensure electronic piece-parts will survive the expected radiation environments on assigned projects.
2. Run radiation environment and transport codes. Competence in codes such as MCNP, GEANT, FastRad, NOVICE, OMERE, IRENE, and others is highly encouraged!
3. Develop requirements, plans, and fixturing for radiation testing of EEE devices and associated materials.
4. Successfully complete radiation experiments. This includes execution at our in-house ionizing dose sources as well as off-site test campaigns for neutron, heavy ion, or other relevant environments.
5. Implement efficient data collection and management, pre-test research, and post-test analysis to enable clear, concise reporting on the performed test campaigns.

• Hold a B.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering or science field.
• Have 2 or more years of demonstrated proficiency in the radiation effects in electronics field.
• Have acceptable research and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of collaborators.

• Are able to obtain a Top Secret level 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.

• Hold a M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related engineering or science field.
• Have 7 or more years of demonstrated proficiency in the radiation effects in electronics field with a focus on test data compilation and space-environment simulation.
• Have experience coordinating radiation test and analysis efforts for a flight program.
• Have experience with MCNP, FastRad, GEANT, NOVICE, and/or other radiation transport codes.
• Have experience with developing efficient, effective data management strategies.
• Have experience with radiation testing methods and facilities.
• Have experience with other space environmental effects (e.g. detector noise evaluation, internal charging, surface charging).
• Have excellent research and oral communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of collaborators.

Be Part of Something Innovative

Over the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to "touch" the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense. As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation's national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare.

APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun's influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors. To learn about these APL's mission and projects, and .

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 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 .

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APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.