Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. Department Summary: The Nuclear Enterprise Division (N130) is seeking a bright engineer to make critical contributions in understanding the effects of natural radiation and nuclear events on relevant systems. N130 leads a dynamic work program focused on accelerating the evolution of the United States' nuclear deterrent capabilities. The Nuclear Enterprise Division provides threat-informed data-driven modernization recommendations, prototypes, and analyses that accelerate the fielding of warfighter capability and allow for the cost-effective modernization of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) and Nuclear Weapon Systems. You will be joining a team with decades of experience in Nuclear Survivability, Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), and Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics (TREE). Job Description:
- Use Modeling and Simulation to analyze nuclear effects on aircraft, spacecraft and communications systems.
- Conduct essential design evaluations and provide technical assessments on systems survivability by understanding system responses to nuclear events.
- Utilize home-developed and third-party software/physics code to perform radiation effects analysis.
- Conduct engineering analyses, design and vulnerability assessments to evaluate the effects of radiation, electromagnetic pulses and/or electromagnetic interference.
Basic Qualifications: - Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field ; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Have strong theoretical and practical knowledge of particle physics, solar physics, or nuclear physics
- Have a strong mathematical and statistical background
- Have demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Have the willingness to travel up to 20% of the time as needed
- Have or the ability to get a Top Secret clearance
- Have experience with modeling and simulation codes, such as SPIET -D, MCNP, CEPXS, IRENE or similar
- This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred Qualifications: - Have a PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related field
- Have experience in leading technical projects in the area of nuclear physics
- Have experience with transport problems in atmosphere or within structures
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): None
Salary compensation range and midpoint: $120,000 - $150,000 - $180,000 Annual
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