Kinetic Weapons Engineer: Missile Defense Simulations

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Advanced Kinetic Weapons Engineer to develop and analyze high-fidelity simulations for guided missiles. You will assess interceptor systems, analyze EO/IR and RF seekers, and validate results against requirements to support accreditation.

You will present findings to sponsors such as the U.S. Navy and MDA, and influence future system designs while working in a strong, mission-driven team in the Baltimore-Washington area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, Computer Science, Math or Physics.
• Exposure to scientific computing, data analysis, or a background in statistics and/or stochastic processes through classwork, projects, or internships.
• Proficient in MATLAB or a similar scientific computing language such as SciPy or Julia.
• Comfortable working in a Linux OS environment.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately Top Secret; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Generate and analyze simulated guided missile data through high-fidelity and mixed-fidelity simulations and statistical tools.
• Evaluate performance of interceptor systems, examining EO/IR and RF seeker operations, guidance and control performance, sensor handover, proximity fuzing, and warhead efficacy.
• Verify and validate simulations against requirements and real-world data to obtain formal accreditation.
• Present key findings to government sponsors including the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Make an impact on decisions and future designs for the systems that protect warfighters.

Skills

MATLAB/SciPy/Julia

Linux OS

Data analysis

Statistics / stochastic processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

SLURM

Univa Grid Engine

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Advanced Kinetic Weapons Engineer to develop and analyze high-fidelity simulations for guided missiles. You will assess interceptor systems, analyze EO/IR and RF seekers, and validate results against requirements to support accreditation.

You will present findings to sponsors such as the U.S. Navy and MDA, and influence future system designs while working in a strong, mission-driven team in the Baltimore-Washington area.