Air Combat Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks analysts to shape air combat and strike system modeling, using simulations to inform requirements, acquisitions, and force design. You will develop models of aircraft, weapons, sensors, and communications, applying MATLAB and Python to automate analyses and deliver actionable insights.

You will collaborate with engineers, operators, and decision-makers, with opportunities to work on multi-domain sensing and defense challenges, while targeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, operations research, or another related technical field.
• Experience developing or applying models and simulations through coursework, research, internships, employment, or independent projects.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, C++, or another programming language.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly.

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 in contested environments.
• Design simulation experiments and evaluate performance at the individual system, system-of-systems, and force-structure levels.
• Use MATLAB, Python, and other software tools to automate simulations, process data, visualize results, and improve analytical workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers, military operators, program offices, and decision-makers to frame questions and communicate findings.

Skills

Modeling & simulations

Python

MATLAB

C++

Data analysis

Independent / team work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/physics/CS/math/OR

Tools

AFSIM

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks analysts to shape air combat and strike system modeling, using simulations to inform requirements, acquisitions, and force design. You will develop models of aircraft, weapons, sensors, and communications, applying MATLAB and Python to automate analyses and deliver actionable insights.

You will collaborate with engineers, operators, and decision-makers, with opportunities to work on multi-domain sensing and defense challenges, while targeting