Combat Systems Analyst - Missile Defense & Aegis Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

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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

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.