Missile Systems Modeling & Analysis Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 102,500 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance program

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A leading defense research organization in Laurel, MD is seeking a Modeling and Analysis Engineer to develop and evaluate missile performance using advanced simulation tools. Candidates must hold a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related fields and have expertise in MATLAB and Python. The successful applicant will collaborate with a diverse team to analyze and improve strike systems. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field.
• Experience with data processing languages such as MATLAB and Python.
• Eligibility for an Interim Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use physics-based models to assess missile effectiveness.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Build and leverage data visualization tools for data analysis.

Skills

Data processing languages (MATLAB, Python)

Physics-based simulations

Problem-solving

Modeling and simulation of missiles

Object-oriented programming principles

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Simulink

Fortran

C++

Job description

A leading defense research organization in Laurel, MD is seeking a Modeling and Analysis Engineer to develop and evaluate missile performance using advanced simulation tools. Candidates must hold a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related fields and have expertise in MATLAB and Python. The successful applicant will collaborate with a diverse team to analyze and improve strike systems. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a vibrant and inclusive culture.