Junior Weapon Effects Analyst

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

401(k) plan

5 weeks of paid leave

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation is seeking a Junior Weapon Effects Analyst to join their Engineering Services Division in Indian Head, MD. This full-time position, ideal for entry-level candidates, involves analyzing weapon effects for the US Navy's military programs. Required qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics, and familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, C++, and Python. Competitive salary ranges from $86,000 to $101,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics required.
• Knowledge of programming languages like MATLAB, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weapon effects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
• Work on military programs supporting the US Navy's Warfare technology.
• Assess lethality and weapon effects using high-fidelity hydrocode simulations.

Skills

Familiarity with programming languages (MATLAB, C++, Python)

Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques

Experience with FEA and CFD

Familiarity with high-fidelity hydrocodes

Proficiency in PowerPoint, MS Word & Excel

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Job description

Junior Weapon Effects Analyst

Location: Indian Head, MD

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Entry Level

Salary Range: $86,000-$101,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full‑time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal‑opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long‑term and short‑term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a weapon effects analyst at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You'll have an opportunity to work on world‑class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Weapons Effect and Analysis Branch. The applicant will work as part of the Modeling and Simulation team supporting work on assessing lethality and weapon effects of fielded and emerging weapon utilizing advanced high‑fidelity hydrocode simulations.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Familiarity in using a variety of programming languages and styles: including graphical oriented MATLAB and object oriented (C++, Python, Fortran, Linux operating systems)
• Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques
• Background/experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Familiarity with high‑fidelity hydrocodes (desired, but not required)
• Experience with Power Point, MS Word & Excel
• A self‑starter able to work on tasks individually or as part of a small technical team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing
• Some minimal travel may be required

Other Requirements

Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation a plus.