Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a missile effectiveness analyst to enhance Precision Strike capabilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or C++. The role involves assessing missile system performance using sophisticated modeling and simulation tools, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Benefits include competitive salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 annually along with generous benefits and a flexible work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field.
• Experience analyzing factors behind missile system performance.
• Strong programming skills with MATLAB, Python, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Assess the effectiveness of U.S. strike missiles using models and simulations.
• Collaborate to improve missile modeling capabilities.
• Prepare formal documentation for technical specialists and partners.

Skills

Programming skills with MATLAB

Programming skills with Python

Programming skills with C++

Ability to learn missile system concepts

Data visualization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Tools

M&S tools such as ESAMS

M&S tools such as SHAZAM

M&S tools such as TMAP/TBA

Simulink

Fortran

Git

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about improving Precision Strike capabilities for our warfighters? Do you love solving complex problems with sophisticated modeling and simulation (M&S) tools? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative and fun work environments? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a missile effectiveness analyst to characterize and evaluate tactical missile system performance against complex and emergent threats. Our team conducts high‑fidelity physics‑based modeling while collaborating with authorities in other fields including GN&C, RF/IR Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Software Development, Systems Engineering and more.

Responsibilities

• Use engagement‑level models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1‑v‑1 or 1‑v‑few scenarios.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to use, develop and improve missile modeling capabilities.
• Build and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets.
• Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners and government sponsors.
• Collaborate with mission‑level analysts and inform their modeling efforts.

Qualifications – Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field.
• Experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems.
• Strong programming skills with languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Willingness, ability and passion to learn missile system concepts to improve modeling & simulation tools and perform engagement‑level analysis.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems.
• Experience using M&S tools such as ESAMS, SHAZAM and/or TMAP/TBA.
• Programming skills with Simulink or Fortran.
• Experience working with software versioning systems such as Git.
• Experience working with external customers and partners.
• Interim or final Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits and Compensation

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 annually, with potential bonuses, relocation benefits, and discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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, 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].