Electronic Attack Analyst

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

Work‑life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in the Baltimore area seeks an experienced analyst to model and simulate electronic attack within air combat and strike mission analysis. You will join a 50+ member team delivering rigorous, mission‑level analyses essential to DoD programs.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in a technical field, demonstrated electronic attack analysis in simulations, and the ability to obtain SAP and Interim Secret clearance; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Excellence in electronic attack analysis in a simulated environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly team‑oriented environment and communicate with government civilians, military officers, and contractors.
• Able to conduct quantitative analysis and rapidly learn new concepts.
• Able to obtain SAP level access and Interim Secret clearance (ultimately Top Secret/SCI); U.S. citizenship required.
• Masters/PhD preferred with advanced degree in related field.
• Active Top‑Secret clearance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in small teams to evaluate electronic attack impact on air combat and strike missions.
• Provide technical insight to support DoD programs interested in electronic attack.
• Communicate with sponsors to inform decisions.
• Pursue independent research projects encouraging creative solutions.

Skills

Electronic attack analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communicating with sponsors

Teamwork in a highly collaborative环境

Education

Bachelor's degree (Physics/Math/CS/Engineering)

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about analyzing the next generation of electronic warfare capabilities?

We are looking to add an experienced analyst in a particularly active area of work – Modeling and Simulation of Electronic Attack – to our Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis team.

If you are looking for a place to share and expand your expertise which prioritizes quality and technical rigor, you're the candidate we want!

We are a large team of 50+ engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists who perform mission‑level analysis to drive acquisition decisions on important precision strike technologies. Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact on Department of Defense programs.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on electronic attack systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products. You'll be joining our team of hardworking technical specialists, who are dedicated to the advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as a member of small teams to evaluate the impact of electronic attack on air combat and strike weapon missions, using an assortment of analysis tools.
• Provide technical insight and innovation to support DoD programs interested in electronic attack.
• Regularly have direct communication with sponsors to provide context and influence decision making.
• Have opportunities to engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward initiative.

Qualifications

You will meet our minimum qualifications if you…

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field or commensurate military or professional experience.
• Have demonstrated excellence in performing electronic attack analysis in a simulated environment.
• Can work effectively in a highly team‑oriented environment and communicate sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors.
• Are skilled in conducting quantitative analysis, rapidly learning new and exciting concepts.
• Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…

• Have a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Have used analysis tools like the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) for conducting mission‑level survivability and effectiveness analysis with electronic attack elements for combat aircraft and strike weapon systems.
• Have an active Top‑Secret security clearance.

Benefits

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore‑Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually