Combat Systems Analyst - Data & Performance Visualization

Talentify; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Systems Analyst to support combat system performance studies. You will analyze Weapon Control System modeling & simulation results, identify trends, and perform root cause analysis to inform fleet studies and flight tests.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in MATLAB and Python, with strong communication skills. An MS and 5+ years experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field as listed.
• 3+ years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated to dig into data to root cause issues and understand performance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with collaboration skills.
• Travel up to 5% as needed and eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Weapon Control System M&S results to evaluate performance for fleet studies and flight tests.
• Characterize system capabilities and identify trends and outliers; perform root cause analysis.
• Review requirements, assess design, and evaluate algorithms for WCS analysis.
• Develop tools in Python and MATLAB to analyze performance and visualize data.
• Produce documentation on requirements, design, and analysis results.
• Deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and Sponsors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Git

Confluence

JIRA

Bitbucket

Bamboo

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Systems Analyst to support combat system performance studies. You will analyze Weapon Control System modeling & simulation results, identify trends, and perform root cause analysis to inform fleet studies and flight tests.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in MATLAB and Python, with strong communication skills. An MS and 5+ years experience are a plus.