Missile Defense AI/ML Algorithms Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Huntsville, AL, seeks innovative specialists to advance U.S. Missile Defense systems through advanced analysis, AI/ML, data fusion, and prototype development.

You will work on sensing, engagement, and fire-control concepts, delivering insights to sponsors and transitioning ideas to fielded systems. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and an active Top Secret clearance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a 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.
• Self-motivated to dig into data to root cause issues and understand system performance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with collaboration across teams and contractors.
• Active Top Secret level security clearance by start date with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development related to U.S. Missile Defense systems.
• Assist in development, testing, and analysis of sensing, engagement, and fire control concepts.
• Implement algorithms and design modeling and simulation components of systems.
• Develop AI/ML-based concepts and data fusion and tracking techniques.
• Analyze simulation outputs and translate results into actionable insights.
• Deliver presentations to technical staff, leadership, and sponsors.
• Develop prototype capabilities and transition ideas to fielded systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, CS, Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Huntsville, AL, seeks innovative specialists to advance U.S. Missile Defense systems through advanced analysis, AI/ML, data fusion, and prototype development.

You will work on sensing, engagement, and fire-control concepts, delivering insights to sponsors and transitioning ideas to fielded systems. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and an active Top Secret clearance with