Combat Systems Analyst: Python & MATLAB Data Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking a highly motivated Systems Analyst to support combat system performance analysis studies. You will join engineers delivering high-impact analysis to warfighters, working on challenging problems with collaboration and technical excellence.

Responsibilities include analyzing WCS M&S results, reviewing requirements and algorithms, developing Python/MATLAB tools, and delivering results to leadership.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field (CS/CE/Math/EE/Physics) or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and pursue Secret clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication, able to work independently and in a team.
• Eligible for U.S. citizenship and willing to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze WCS Modeling & Simulation results to evaluate system performance for fleet studies, flight tests, and system engineering studies.
• Review requirements, assess design, and evaluate algorithms for WCS analysis.
• Support feasibility studies to help define future combat system capabilities and requirements.
• Develop tools in Python and MATLAB to analyze performance and visualize data.
• Document system requirements, design, technical recommendations, and analysis results.
• Deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and sponsors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Mathematics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Mathematics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Linux

Git

Confluence

JIRA

Bitbucket

Bamboo

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking a highly motivated Systems Analyst to support combat system performance analysis studies. You will join engineers delivering high-impact analysis to warfighters, working on challenging problems with collaboration and technical excellence.

Responsibilities include analyzing WCS M&S results, reviewing requirements and algorithms, developing Python/MATLAB tools, and delivering results to leadership.