Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

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

Description

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? 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.

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 capabilties, 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

• Have a Bachelor\'s in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree
• Have at least 1+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with Department of Defense focus
• Have proficiency using MATLAB to conduct modeling and simulation, perform analysis, and create visualizations in a professional setting
• Excel in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Are an effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Advanced qualifications

• 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

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate: $85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate: $195,000 Annually