Nuclear Environments Modeling and Simulation Lead (RVBN)

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 8 March 2024.  Resumes must be formatted with DD/MMM/YYYY

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Atomic Long-range Systems Branch (AFRL/RVBN) seeks a highly motivated and experienced mid-career professional to lead nuclear weapons effects modeling and simulation efforts in support of enduring nuclear deterrence capabilities.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and execution of nuclear weapon effect modeling and simulation efforts supporting current and future nuclear systems.
• Develop and/or reconstitute modeling capabilities of prompt and delayed nuclear effects [e.g. electromagnetic pulse (EMP), electromagnetic interference (EMI), X-Ray, gamma, neutron, thermal radiation, blast, gust, ground shock, ejecta] on mission-critical components, sub-systems, and systems. 
• Corroborate with warfighters and stakeholders to identify and characterize future nuclear threats and threat scenarios. 
• Conduct comprehensive analyses and trade-off studies to assess system performance, identify vulnerabilities, ensure system survivability and effectiveness under normal and abnormal environments. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and specifications for nuclear systems.
• Advise on nuclear effects testing gaps and strategies to reconstitute testing capabilities for M&S validation and verification. 
• Present modeling and simulation findings, reports, and recommendations to Nuclear Enterprise partners and stakeholders.
• Advise on development of nuclear environments, and nuclear hardness and survivability MIL-Standards. 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and analysts to grow future nuclear expertise. 

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear physics or engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field AND a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in nuclear environments and effects modeling, simulation, and assessments.
• Candidate must show strong background in understanding of nuclear weapons design, outputs, as well as nuclear weapons effects phenomena. 
• Strong background in radiation effect on electronics.
• Proficiency in simulation software and tools, e.g. Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport (MCNP), Rad CTH. 
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Applicants must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain, a DOD TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in nuclear physics or engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is highly desired
• 7+ years of relevant experience in nuclear environments and effects modeling, simulation and assessment
• Knowledge of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications, (NC3) systems architecture
• Knowledge of US Nuclear Deterrent structure and USSTRATCOM mission
• Understanding foreign nuclear and conventional threats

(Req. No: 60931)

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