Missile Defense AI/ML Algorithms Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Locality allowance

Retirement plans

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Training and development

Paid time off

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Huntsville, AL is seeking innovative professionals to advance U.S. Missile Defense systems through research, algorithm development, and AI/ML-based concepts.

You will work on sensing, engagement, fire control, and data fusion within a collaborative, security-cleared environment. This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, CS, Physics, EE or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with probabilistic algorithms and numerical methods.
• Programming experience with MATLAB, C++, Python, or other high-level languages.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team with collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities related to US Missile Defense systems.
• Develop, test, and analyze concepts related to sensing, engagement, and fire control.
• Implement algorithms and design modeling and simulation components of systems.
• Develop AI/ML-based concepts and technical solutions to solve challenging problems.
• Apply data fusion and tracking concepts for object tracking and discrimination.
• Analyze simulation outputs and translate results into insights for sponsors.
• Deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and government sponsors.
• Develop prototype capabilities and transition ideas to fielded systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

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

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

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Huntsville, AL is seeking innovative professionals to advance U.S. Missile Defense systems through research, algorithm development, and AI/ML-based concepts.

You will work on sensing, engagement, fire control, and data fusion within a collaborative, security-cleared environment. This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.