Entry-Level Physics-Based Systems Modeling & Evaluation Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an entry-level analyst to support the technical evaluation of the nation's primary strategic deterrents. You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and mathematicians and help maintain high-fidelity physics models, analyze flight/test data, and contribute to architecture development.

You will develop data analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, or Python and document findings in technical reports, with mentorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Math, Applied Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundational skills in C++, MATLAB, or Python.
• Solid grasp of linear algebra, calculus, and basic probability/statistics.
• Willingness to learn complex physical systems and read technical docs.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance by start date and potential Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Model Support: refine high-fidelity physics models of complex systems.
• Data Analysis: process real-world data to identify model discrepancies.
• Experimental Support: assist in designing experiments to validate hypotheses.
• Architecture Development: develop accuracy requirements and evaluate progress.
• Tool Development: build and automate data analysis software in C++, MATLAB, or Python.
• Technical Communication: document findings and contribute to technical reports.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Linear algebra

Calculus

Probability/statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Applied Math

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Physics

Tools

GitHub

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an entry-level analyst to support the technical evaluation of the nation's primary strategic deterrents. You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and mathematicians and help maintain high-fidelity physics models, analyze flight/test data, and contribute to architecture development.

You will develop data analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, or Python and document findings in technical reports, with mentorship