Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Laurel, MD is seeking a Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer to tackle complex air and missile defense challenges. This role involves contributing to the development and assessment of missile defense systems, utilizing MATLAB for modeling and simulation, and collaborating with a dynamic team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. The position requires effective communication skills and a commitment to innovation in defense technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional engineering setting.
• Proficiency using MATLAB for modeling and simulation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and assessment of Missile Defense systems.
• Model and analyze systems, propose improvements.
• Communicate technical recommendations effectively.
• Participate in collaborative team culture.

Skills

MATLAB proficiency

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Version control software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for exciting opportunities to develop, analyze, and model state of the art concepts in missile defense? Do you love working in an exciting and collaborative environment to tackle challenging technical problems? Do you want to have a meaningful impact on the world around you and contribute to solving critical challenges that face the country? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a hardworking engineer/mathematician (or equivalent background) to help us develop the next generation of solutions to our nation’s most challenging air and missile defense problems. As the threats to our defenses grow, we need creative thinkers and leaders that will push the boundaries of capability to ensure we stay ahead of these threats by thinking outside the box, taking risks, and collaborating across a team of engineers.

As a Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer...

Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be contributing to the development and assessment of Missile Defense systems.
• You will model, analyze, and lead perform assessments of fielded systems and find opportunities for improvement, propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve capabilities, and conduct analysis to assess potential future systems performance.
• You will develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community.
• You will contribute to a dynamic group culture to uphold core values through participation in collaborative teams and activities, as well as a dedication to continual improvement, innovation and risk-taking, and developing high quality products.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree.
• At least 1+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with Department of Defense focus.
• Proficiency using MATLAB to conduct modeling and simulation, perform analysis, and create visualizations in a professional setting.
• Excel in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance. Eligible for access to classified information; U.S. citizenship required.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have specific domain knowledge of Missile Defense Agency, Navy, Army, or Space Force systems, sensors, battle managers, and kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities.
• Have proven experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary analyses.
• Have proficiency using version control software to develop MATLAB simulations in a team environment.
• Have proficiency using MATLAB to develop event-driven simulations using object-oriented programming capabilities.
• Have a Top Secret or higher clearance.

Minimum rate and maximum rate information is provided by the employer and may be subject to change.

About Us

EEO statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting and may vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.