Air Combat Modeling & Simulation Specialist

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks candidates to help shape air combat systems, strike weapons, and multi-domain sensing analyses. You will build and apply modeling and simulation tools to inform requirements and force design, collaborating with a team of analysts and engineers across programs.

Responsibilities include developing models of aircraft and sensors, applying AFSIM for contested environments, and designing experiments with MATLAB/Python to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, physics, CS, applied mathematics or OR.
• Experience developing or applying models and simulations through coursework, research, internships, employment or projects.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, C++, or another programming language.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to apply technical concepts to operational problems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to obtain Interim Secret and ultimately Top Secret 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 in contested environments.
• Design simulation experiments and evaluate performance at system, system-of-systems, and force-structure levels.
• Use MATLAB, Python, and other software to automate simulations, process data, visualize results, and improve workflows.
• Communicate findings, limitations, and recommendations to engineers, operators, and decision-makers.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Python

MATLAB

C++

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering/physics/CS/applied math/OR

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks candidates to help shape air combat systems, strike weapons, and multi-domain sensing analyses. You will build and apply modeling and simulation tools to inform requirements and force design, collaborating with a team of analysts and engineers across programs.

Responsibilities include developing models of aircraft and sensors, applying AFSIM for contested environments, and designing experiments with MATLAB/Python to drive