Missile Defense Simulation & Analysis Internship

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD offers an internship in the Multi-Domain System Concepts Group to tackle missile defense challenges. You will simulate, analyze, and model defense concepts, applying math, engineering, and physics to real Navy, space, and defense problems while learning from full-time staff.

You will develop presentations for leadership and sponsors; must be pursuing a related degree; readiness to pursue security clearance is required; strong MATLAB

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics, or similar fields.
• Strong programming and analysis skills in math, engineering, and physics.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and ultimately a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and assessment of Missile Defense systems.
• Model, analyze, and assess fielded systems; propose innovative concepts/algorithms.
• Conduct parametric analyses using high performance computing capabilities.
• Develop presentations to communicate technical recommendations to leadership and sponsors.

Skills

MATLAB

Programming & analysis

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD offers an internship in the Multi-Domain System Concepts Group to tackle missile defense challenges. You will simulate, analyze, and model defense concepts, applying math, engineering, and physics to real Navy, space, and defense problems while learning from full-time staff.

You will develop presentations for leadership and sponsors; must be pursuing a related degree; readiness to pursue security clearance is required; strong MATLAB