Intern: Missile Defense Simulation & Systems Analysis

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

On-site workplace in Laurel, MD

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites technical students to join an internship in APL's Multi-Domain System Concepts Group. You will conduct simulation and analysis to identify defensive system gaps and develop new concepts to enhance U.S.

capabilities. You will apply math, engineering, and physics to models of sensors, battle management and communications, and kinetic/non-kinetic defenses, mentored by full-time staff on a project.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in EE, Engineering Physics, Physics, or Mathematics with GPA >= 3.0.
• Strong programming and analytical skills in math, engineering, and physics.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and assessment of Missile Defense systems.
• Model, analyze, and assess fielded systems; propose improvements.
• Conduct parametric analyses using high performance computing.
• Develop presentations communicating technical recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Programming

Math

Engineering

Physics

Education

Bachelors or Masters candidate in Electrical Engineering / Engineering Physics / Physics / Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites technical students to join an internship in APL's Multi-Domain System Concepts Group. You will conduct simulation and analysis to identify defensive system gaps and develop new concepts to enhance U.S.

capabilities. You will apply math, engineering, and physics to models of sensors, battle management and communications, and kinetic/non-kinetic defenses, mentored by full-time staff on a project.