Top 9 Nuclear physicist Jobs in Baltimore, Md

Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Board-Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicists
RieLes Group —Baltimore, MD
- $130 - $140 an hour
- Email
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
- Senior level
- Continuing education credits
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2026 Graduate - Engineer/Analyst - System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Mechanical knowledge
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2026 PhD Graduate - System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Radiation Hardened (RADHARD) Electronics Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist
University of Maryland, Baltimore —Baltimore, MD
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Senior Systems Engineer
AeroVironment —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $150,000 - $270,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior System Engineer
AeroVironment —Annapolis Junction, MD
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 8 years
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Board-Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist
RieLes Group —Baltimore, MD
- Email
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Radiology
- Continuing education credits
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Strategic Deterrent Nuclear Survivability Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) -
Laurel, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $195,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Statistics
Software coding
Statistical analysis for research
Math
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Description

Do you love developing creative solutions to challenging problems?

Are you searching for important physics/engineering-based analysis work, where you can contribute to some of our country's most fascinating security challenges?

Are you interested in research that will make the next generation of U.S. Strategic Systems more survivable, reliable, and credible?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

The System Modeling and Estimation 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

As a Strategic Deterrent Survivability Analyst...

You will work with a talented multi-disciplinary team
You will perform modeling and simulation tasks as part of a technical team to understand, evaluate, and characterize nuclear weapon environments and effects
You will identify opportunities to inform and analyze system requirements
You will produce data and then perform analysis of that data
You will perform independent analysis of third-party results and summarizes conclusions
You will present work and results to other technical staff members and management
You will expand your technical skillset to include additional nuclear hardness and survivability areas
You will run third party software in a Linux and/or Windows environment

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

Have a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related science/engineering field with 3+ years of relevant experience
Are familiar with radiation environments and the principles of radiation interactions with matter
Are familiar with MATLAB and/or other coding platforms
Have strong attention to detail
Have knowledge of data analysis, computational physics, or computational engineering
Have a strong mathematical and statistical background
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

Have a Master of Science or Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related science/engineering field with 3+ years of relevant experience
Are familiar with nuclear weapon environments and their effects on systems
Are familiar with the natural space environment and their effects on systems
Have experience modeling nuclear weapon effects
Have experience with electromagnetic pulse theory and system protection
Have radiation detection experience
Have hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing real‑world applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
Have a basic understanding of device physics and radiation effects on electronics
Have experience with modeling or testing of any radiation effects on electronics including total ionizing dose, dose rate, single event effects and displacement damage from X-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and heavy ions
Are a licensed Professional Engineer
Hold an active Top Secret security 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 [email protected].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 Annually

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