Advanced Modeling & Simulation Analyst — Clearance Eligible

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks scientists and engineers to model and simulate air combat systems, strike weapons, and multi-domain sensing for mission-level analysis. You will build and apply modeling tools to inform requirements, acquisitions, and force design, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a defense-focused environment.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a technical field, experience with modeling/simulation, and proficiency in Python,

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, operations research or related field.
• Experience developing or applying models and simulations through coursework, research, internships, or projects.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to apply technical concepts to operational problems.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams; clear communication.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance with goal of TS clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Build, integrate, test, and improve models of aircraft, weapons, sensors, countermeasures, communications, and other mission systems.
• Apply AFSIM and other tools to analyze air combat and precision strike missions.
• Design simulation experiments and evaluate performance at multiple system levels.
• Use MATLAB, Python, and other software to automate simulations, process data, visualize results, and improve workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers, military operators, program offices, and decision-makers to frame questions and communicate findings.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Analytical

Security clearance

Teamwork

Education

PhD in engineering/physics/CS/OR

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks scientists and engineers to model and simulate air combat systems, strike weapons, and multi-domain sensing for mission-level analysis. You will build and apply modeling tools to inform requirements, acquisitions, and force design, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a defense-focused environment.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a technical field, experience with modeling/simulation, and proficiency in Python,