Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst

About the Team

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to the nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We are a hardworking team of analysts dedicated to solving complex problems and pioneering new technologies. Our culture is vibrant and welcoming, encouraging creativity, bold new ideas, and the celebration of diverse perspectives. We offer an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

About the Role

Are you passionate about improving Precision Strike capabilities for our warfighters? We are seeking a Missile Effectiveness Analyst to characterize and evaluate tactical missile system performance against complex and emergent threats. This role exists to support a wide range of government sponsors facing exciting technical problems through high-fidelity, physics-based modeling.

In this position, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of authorities in fields such as Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C), RF/IR Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Software Development, and Systems Engineering. You will use engagement-level models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1-v-1 or 1-v-few scenarios. Your work will involve building and leveraging novel data visualization tools for large, complex data sets and preparing formal documentation for technical specialists, operational partners, and government sponsors.

Hiring Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this role includes U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by the start date, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a Top Secret Level clearance.

Equal Opportunity

APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States

Columbia, Maryland

Key Responsibilities

check_circleUse engagement-level models and simulations to assess missile effectiveness in 1-v-1 or 1-v-few scenarios
check_circleCollaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and improve missile modeling capabilities
check_circleBuild and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets
check_circleCollaborate with mission-level analysts to inform their modeling efforts
check_circleCharacterize and evaluate tactical missile system performance against complex and emergent threats
check_circlePrepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners, and government sponsors

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field
verifiedExperience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems
verifiedStrong programming skills with MATLAB, Python or C++
verifiedU.S. citizenship
verifiedAbility to obtain Interim Secret security clearance and ultimately Top Secret clearance

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field. 5+ years of experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems. Experience using M&S tools such as ESAMS, SHAZAM, and/or TMAP/TBA. Programming skills with Simulink or Fortran. Experience working with software versioning systems such as Git. Experience working with external customers and partners. Interim or final Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleRobust education assistance programcheck_circleUnparalleled retirement contributionscheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleTraining and development opportunities

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Matlab, Python, C++, Simulink, Fortran, Git, Esams, Shazam, Tmap/tba, Modeling And Simulation.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field required; Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

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Day-to-day, the Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory will use engagement-level models and simulations to assess missile effectiveness in 1-v-1 or 1-v-few scenarios; collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and improve missile modeling capabilities; build and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets; and collaborate with mission-level analysts to inform their modeling efforts.

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To qualify for the Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field; Experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems; Strong programming skills with MATLAB, Python or C++; U.S. citizenship; and Ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance and ultimately Top Secret clearance.

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Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is based in Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has listed this Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst role as on-site.

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Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory include Matlab; Python; C++; Simulink; Fortran; Git; Esams; and Shazam.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field required; and Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field preferred.

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Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.