Intern: System Modeling & Defense Analytics

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking motivated students to join our System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group as interns. You will contribute to designing and implementing data-driven models and estimation tools for defense systems, collaborating with engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in engineering, physics, or mathematics, with strong programming in Python/MATLAB/C++, a GPA of 3.0 or higher,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• Be inquisitive and willing to learn
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Must be eligible for Interim Secret clearance with potential for Top Secret; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mathematical and computational models of defense systems.
• Perform data-driven analyses to assess performance and risk.
• Learn about inertial navigation and apply knowledge to evaluate flight system accuracy.
• Develop estimation tools for evaluating flight test dynamics and navigation of ballistic and hypersonic missile systems.
• Employ physics-based models for statistical estimation and forecasting of weapon system accuracy.
• Aid in the engineering and architecture development of future conventional and nuclear weapons.
• Develop C++ algorithms to optimize trajectories based on mission objectives and constraints for hypersonic systems.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to analyze nuclear survivability of strategic weapon systems and structures.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Data analysis

Education

Engineering/Physics/Mathematics degree programs

Tools

Git/GitHub

Simulation models

Numerical solvers

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking motivated students to join our System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group as interns. You will contribute to designing and implementing data-driven models and estimation tools for defense systems, collaborating with engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in engineering, physics, or mathematics, with strong programming in Python/MATLAB/C++, a GPA of 3.0 or higher,