Lead Nuclear Effects Specialist

1 week ago

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States MITRE Full time

Why Choose MITRE?

At MITRE, we believe in the balance between impactful work and a rewarding life. Our team is dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges facing our nation, while we prioritize the long-term well-being of our employees. As a not-for-profit organization, MITRE operates without commercial conflicts, focusing solely on the public interest. Our R&D centers drive significant advancements across various sectors, including cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We are committed to making a positive difference every day, contributing to a safer and more secure world.

Department Overview:

The Nuclear Weapons and C2 Systems Department at MITRE is on the lookout for a talented engineer to play a vital role in analyzing the impacts of natural radiation and nuclear incidents on critical systems. Our department spearheads a proactive work agenda aimed at enhancing the United States' nuclear deterrent capabilities. We provide data-driven modernization recommendations, prototypes, and analyses that expedite the deployment of capabilities for the warfighter while ensuring cost-effective upgrades to Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) and Nuclear Weapon Systems. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the design and mitigation strategies for developing a resilient weapon system, addressing various nuclear threat scenarios, including Electromagnetic Pulse, Ionizing Radiation, Thermal Radiation, Air-Blast, and Radiological exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate nuclear effects on aviation, space, and communication systems to support the development of nuclear-hardened system-level designs, including comprehensive analysis and testing.
  • Develop weapon system design criteria through analysis, modeling & simulation, and trade studies, ensuring system integration and compliance.
  • Conduct evaluations of components, equipment, subsystems, or weapon system models to ensure compliance with operationally relevant nuclear threat environments.
  • Contribute to and review Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Design Analysis Reports and test plans, documenting compliance and certification of weapon systems.
  • Perform critical design assessments and provide technical insights on system survivability, utilizing proprietary and third-party software to analyze responses to nuclear events.

Technical Skills and Domain Knowledge:

  • Proficient understanding of nuclear weapon effects and Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics (TREE) for both DoD and commercial systems.
  • Experience in technical planning, requirements derivation, testing, analysis, and documentation to support overall system compliance.
  • Background in electrical circuit radiation-hardened design and testing, including component screening and compliance analysis.
  • Knowledge of recovery techniques for compliance and performance assessments of systems exposed to nuclear environments.
  • Ability to assess uncertainties and risks related to radiation-hardening requirements and design effective mitigation strategies.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field; or 3 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with applicable experience.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in particle physics, solar physics, or nuclear physics.
  • Solid mathematical and statistical foundation.
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% as necessary.
  • Capability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience in Nuclear Command, Control & Communication weapon system survivability design.
  • Familiarity with radiation environments, both man-made and natural.
  • Leadership experience in technical projects related to nuclear physics.
  • Experience with atmospheric transport problems.
  • Familiarity with relevant standards and engineering software/tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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