Decision Analytics Scientist & Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking candidates to join the Decision Systems Group in Laurel, MD. You will contribute to high‑performance, scalable decision support systems, collaborating with partners to translate concepts into actionable plans and developing proof-of-concept prototypes for new technologies.

The role emphasizes research and analysis to advance from reactive to proactive approaches, with a focus on national and health security and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Proficient in at least one programming language commonly used in data science and/or full-stack development (e.g., Python, Java, Javascript).
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and a penchant for relationship building.
• Able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a final Secret level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team designing and developing high-performance, scalable, and resilient decision support systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand and translate system concepts into plans of action.
• Develop proof of concept prototypes to explore new technologies in the context of our sponsor's missions.
• Engage in research and analysis to move our approaches from a reactive to a proactive posture.

Skills

Programming languages

Communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Math/Physics/EE

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking candidates to join the Decision Systems Group in Laurel, MD. You will contribute to high‑performance, scalable decision support systems, collaborating with partners to translate concepts into actionable plans and developing proof-of-concept prototypes for new technologies.

The role emphasizes research and analysis to advance from reactive to proactive approaches, with a focus on national and health security and a strong