Missile Defense Modeling Engineer – Clearance Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance program

Retirement contributions

Work/life balance

Job summary

A prominent research lab located in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking an engineer/mathematician to contribute to missile defense systems development. The role involves modeling, analyzing, and improving defense capabilities using MATLAB in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least a year of professional experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $195,000 annually, along with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with a Department of Defense focus.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance.
• Experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess Missile Defense systems.
• Model, analyze, and lead assessments of fielded systems.
• Develop presentations to communicate technical recommendations.

Skills

MATLAB proficiency

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent

Tools

Version control software

Job description

A prominent research lab located in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking an engineer/mathematician to contribute to missile defense systems development. The role involves modeling, analyzing, and improving defense capabilities using MATLAB in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least a year of professional experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $195,000 annually, along with excellent benefits.