Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading defense research institution is seeking a Technical Lead to guide a team in advanced weapon system analysis. This role requires proficiency in mission-level modeling and technical leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience using analysis tools. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $245,000 along with comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, medical, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related engineering field.
• Experience with tools for effectiveness and survivability analyses.
• Strong collaboration skills to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams evaluating strike and air combat system effectiveness.
• Provide task management and technical leadership.
• Mentor team members on analysis tools and techniques.

Skills

Mission-level modeling

Technical leadership

Team management

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s or PhD in relevant field

Tools

AFSIM

Brawler

Suppressor

JIMM

EADSIM

Job description

Position Overview

The Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group is seeking a Technical Lead to guide a team of scientists, engineers, and analysts in delivering advanced weapon system analysis. The role involves leading mission‑level analysis, providing technical thought leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring timely, high‑quality insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams in evaluating precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using mission‑level analysis tools.
• Provide technical leadership and task management to deliver high‑quality, insightful analysis.
• Mentor team members in analysis tools and techniques, fostering growth.
• Develop detailed task execution plans outlining objectives, technical approach, schedule, products, staffing, and required resources.
• Communicate regularly with sponsors to offer technical recommendations, direction, and integrate analytical capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in mission‑level modeling, simulation, and analysis; leading a team and answering stakeholder questions.
• Recent use of tools such as AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM for effectiveness and survivability analyses.
• Experience in areas such as air vehicle survivability analysis, electronic warfare analysis, simulation development, planning C‑OPs, or end‑to‑end kill‑chain analysis.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to government civilians, military officers, and contractors.
• Skilled in quantitative analysis and rapid learning of new concepts.
• Eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Must obtain Secret clearance at the time of hiring and be eligible to obtain Top‑Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience conducting mission‑level survivability and effectiveness analysis for combat aircraft and strike weapon systems.
• Active Top‑Secret clearance.

Benefits

Minimum annual salary: $100,000. Maximum: $245,000. Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training.

Equity

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. Reasonable accommodation is provided for individuals with disabilities.