Defense Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Six-DoF Simulations

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop physics-based models and high-fidelity simulations for defense applications. You will work on algorithms and physics-based models implemented in MATLAB/Simulink and C++, with opportunities to lead technical teams and interact with sponsors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, along with the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance and ultimately a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years technical experience.
• Ability to independently execute technical analysis and present results.
• Experience developing physics-based models and simulations.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and/or C++ for simulations.
• Experience on Air Force, Navy, or defense-related projects.
• Ability to work with program sponsors onsite.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance and potential for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead technical teams to develop physics-based models and simulations.
• Develop and modify algorithms and physics-based models in dynamic simulations.
• Build high fidelity six degree-of-freedom simulations including flight dynamics and seeker capabilities.
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve multidisciplinary problems and support sponsor needs.
• Communicate technical outputs to sponsors and participate in onsite sponsor meetings.

Skills

Independent analysis

Physics-based models

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, CS, Applied Math

Master's or PhD in related technical field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop physics-based models and high-fidelity simulations for defense applications. You will work on algorithms and physics-based models implemented in MATLAB/Simulink and C++, with opportunities to lead technical teams and interact with sponsors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, along with the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance and ultimately a