Missile Effectiveness Modeling & Simulation Specialist

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

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.