Combat System Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL); Laurel (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking qualified candidates in Laurel, MD for roles focusing on Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems analysis. Responsibilities include analyzing ground, flight, and operational data to validate current and future systems and developing enhanced workflows for anomaly detection.

Strong MATLAB/Python skills and a US citizenship with clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or science field.
• At least 2 years of experience in combat systems engineering or missile-defense data analysis.
• Strong MATLAB and/or Python programming capability.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance starting date, then Final Secret; US citizenship required.
• Preferred: DoD/War Department experience or work with prime contractors.
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices and design influence.
• Experience with Aegis Weapon System data preferred.
• Active Secret clearance a plus.

Responsibilities

• We validate the performance of current and future Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems by analyzing ground test, flight test, and operational data.
• We develop new approaches to improve analysis workflows and strengthen anomaly detection.
• We work closely with sponsors and prime contractor representatives to perform root cause analysis of performance shortfalls and define corrective actions.
• We build domain expertise and deepen our understanding of Aegis command-and-decision algorithms and Integrated Air and Missile Defense concepts.
• We assess command and control systems and algorithms and analyze system-level performance for current and future Aegis Combat System baselines and coordinated air and missile defense architectures such as Golden Dome for America.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Computer Science

Applied Physics

Mathematics

Tools

Aegis Weapon System

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We require a bachelors degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• We require at least 2 years of experience in combat systems engineering and/or analyzing missile defense system test data.
• We need strong programming capability in MATLAB and/or Python.
• We require the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by the start date and ultimately a Final Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required and a government security investigation will be necessary.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in the Department of Defense or Department of War, or with a prime contractor supporting those organizations.
• Preferred qualifications also include familiarity with systems engineering practices and influencing system design.
• Additional advantage is experience working with Aegis Weapon System data.
• Holding an active Secret or higher clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• We validate the performance of current and future Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems by analyzing ground test, flight test, and operational data.
• We develop new approaches to improve analysis workflows and strengthen anomaly detection.
• We work closely with sponsors and prime contractor representatives to perform root cause analysis of performance shortfalls and define corrective actions.
• We build domain expertise and deepen our understanding of Aegis command-and-decision algorithms and Integrated Air and Missile Defense concepts.
• We assess command and control systems and algorithms and analyze system-level performance for current and future Aegis Combat System baselines and coordinated air and missile defense architectures such as Golden Dome for America.

Company

We are the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a team that brings world-class expertise to major defense, security, space, and science challenges. Our Engagement Optimization Group (A3I) is a collaborative mix of software and systems engineers, systems analysts, mathematicians, and technical leaders focused on innovative solutions for real-world defense problems. We offer a welcoming culture where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue growing, and connect with inspiring teammates. We also provide generous benefits, including strong education assistance, excellent retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. Our campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area, and our comprehensive package includes retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the salary range for this role is $100,000 to $245,000 annually.