Missile Defense Engineer — AI, Data Fusion & C2 | TS

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL); Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Colorado Springs seeks a Missile Defense Engineer to drive research and development, focusing on bridging missile defense and space domains. You will craft AI/ML solutions and data fusion improvements for distributed defense concepts, and test algorithms against government requirements.

The role requires a degree in a technical field, strong programming skills (MATLAB, C++, C, Python, Java), and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, CS, or Data Science.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C++, C, Python, Java or similar programming languages.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development creating concepts to identify gaps in US Defense systems.
• Implement novel algorithms redefining state-of-the-art defensive systems.
• Develop AI/ML approaches for solving complex problems.
• Improve data fusion, object tracking and discrimination for distributed defense concepts.
• Use modern programming languages to develop and test technical solutions.
• Develop prototype capabilities and transition ideas to fielded systems.
• Test contractor algorithms against government performance requirements.
• Communicate technical recommendations to leadership, sponsors, and engineers.
• Collaborate in a dynamic team culture focused on improvement and risk-taking.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

C

Python

Java

Education

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Data Science

Statistics

Tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Colorado Springs seeks a Missile Defense Engineer to drive research and development, focusing on bridging missile defense and space domains. You will craft AI/ML solutions and data fusion improvements for distributed defense concepts, and test algorithms against government requirements.

The role requires a degree in a technical field, strong programming skills (MATLAB, C++, C, Python, Java), and an active Top Secret clearance.