Combat Systems Analyst: Missile Defense & IAMD

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Combat System Analyst to evaluate command-and-decision algorithms and analyze ground test, flight test, and operational data for missile defense systems. You will join a collaborative team of software and systems engineers, analysts, mathematicians, and technical leaders to evaluate current and future Aegis baselines and IAMD architectures.

A BS degree with 2+ years of experience and MATLAB/Python skills are required, along with U.S.

Qualifications

• BS Degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or comparable background.
• 2+ years of experience conducting combat systems engineering and/or analysis of missile defense system test data.
• Strong skills in MATLAB and/or Python.
• U.S. citizenship with eligibility for Interim Secret then Final Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Validate system performance for current and future Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems through analysis of ground test, flight test, and operational data.
• Develop techniques to improve analysis processes and anomaly identification.
• Collaborate with sponsors and prime contractor representatives to conduct root-cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Develop domain knowledge of Aegis command-and-decision algorithms and IAMD concepts.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Education

BS Degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Combat System Analyst to evaluate command-and-decision algorithms and analyze ground test, flight test, and operational data for missile defense systems. You will join a collaborative team of software and systems engineers, analysts, mathematicians, and technical leaders to evaluate current and future Aegis baselines and IAMD architectures.

A BS degree with 2+ years of experience and MATLAB/Python skills are required, along with U.S.