Lethality M&S Engineer: Precision Strike Analytics

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks a Lethality M&S Engineer to characterize and evaluate missile system end-game performance for Precision Strike platforms. You will develop and use simulation tools to conduct physics-based engagement-level analyses while collaborating with experts across aerodynamics, propulsion, radar, and software.

Responsibilities include integrating M&S tools, analyzing current and future weapon systems, and presenting formal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a closely related engineering field.
• At least two years of relevant experience analyzing missile systems or working with aerospace/defense systems.
• Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB or Python.
• Experience running or developing modeling and simulations tools.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems, develop effective solutions, and execute tasks through completion.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance by start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness by developing, using, and integrating engagement-level lethality modeling and simulation tools.
• Analyze performance of current and future weapon systems and help optimize engagements.
• Build and develop novel engineering software tools to analyze large data sets.
• Collaborate with the Intelligence Community to develop models of key targets.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to improve modeling capabilities.
• Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists and government sponsors.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Modeling & Simulation

Clearance eligible

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Math/Mechanical/Aerospace or related engineering field

Master's degree in Physics/Math/Mechanical/Aerospace or related field

PhD in Physics/Math/Mechanical/Aerospace or related field

Tools

AFSIM

ESAMS

SHAZAM

AJEM

VITAL

ALE3D

Velodyne

CTH

LS-DYNA

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks a Lethality M&S Engineer to characterize and evaluate missile system end-game performance for Precision Strike platforms. You will develop and use simulation tools to conduct physics-based engagement-level analyses while collaborating with experts across aerodynamics, propulsion, radar, and software.

Responsibilities include integrating M&S tools, analyzing current and future weapon systems, and presenting formal