AI/ML Systems Engineer for Missile Defense & Tracking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks PhD graduates to join a team focused on rapid capability advancements for defense systems. You will apply math, engineering, computer science, and physics to develop distributed algorithms and AI/ML techniques for missile defense applications.

You will locate at the Huntsville, AL site and collaborate with teams in Laurel, MD, conducting R&D, modeling, and simulations to translate results into actionable insights for sponsors.

Qualifications

• PhD in Math, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with probabilistic algorithms and numerical methods.
• Programming experience with MATLAB, C++, Python, or other high-level languages.
• Self-motivated to dig into data and understand system performance.
• Ability to work independently and within a larger team; collaboration skills.
• Eligible to obtain Interim Top Secret clearance by start date and ultimately Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development related to U.S. Missile Defense systems.
• Develop, test, and analyze new concepts for sensing, engagement, and fire control.
• Implement algorithms and design modeling and simulation components of systems.
• Develop AI/ML-based concepts and technical solutions to challenging problems.
• Apply data fusion and tracking concepts for object tracking and discrimination.
• Analyze simulation outputs and translate results into clear insights for sponsors.
• Deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and government sponsors.
• Develop prototype capabilities and collaborate with partner organizations to transition ideas to fielded systems.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

PhD in Math/CS/Physics/EE

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks PhD graduates to join a team focused on rapid capability advancements for defense systems. You will apply math, engineering, computer science, and physics to develop distributed algorithms and AI/ML techniques for missile defense applications.

You will locate at the Huntsville, AL site and collaborate with teams in Laurel, MD, conducting R&D, modeling, and simulations to translate results into actionable insights for sponsors.