Missile Defense Modeling & Simulation Internship

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking motivated students to work on challenging national security problems. You will join a collaborative team focused on modeling and analyzing missile defense systems, developing high-fidelity software models, and exploring innovative concepts for future capabilities.

Qualified applicants are pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in STEM fields with strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or C++ and must be able to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts in writing and verbally.
• Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar high-level languages.

Responsibilities

• Model, simulate, and assess Missile Defense systems.
• Collaborate with a team to analyze fielded systems and propose improvements.
• Develop innovative concepts and algorithms to enhance future system performance.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Math/CS/Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking motivated students to work on challenging national security problems. You will join a collaborative team focused on modeling and analyzing missile defense systems, developing high-fidelity software models, and exploring innovative concepts for future capabilities.

Qualified applicants are pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in STEM fields with strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or C++ and must be able to