Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical Lead

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

Job summary

A leading applied physics laboratory in Maryland is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee a team focused on mission-level analysis of precision strike systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in modeling and simulation, experience with relevant analysis tools, and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Responsibilities include leading analysis teams, mentoring team members, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. An annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 with eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellence in mission-level modeling, simulation & analysis.
• Experience using mission-level analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in evaluating precision strike system effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and manage tasks for high-quality analysis.
• Mentor team members and support task execution planning.

Skills

Leadership

Modeling and simulation

Technical analysis

Communication

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

AFSIM

Brawler

Suppressor

JIMM

EADSIM

Job description

Description

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your leadership and modeling, simulation, and analysis background in an engaging collegiate environment?

Are you passionate about analyzing sophisticated problems with innovative software and computing capabilities?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group to help lead a talented team of scientists, engineers, and analysts!

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on advanced weapon systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products. You'll be joining our team of hard‑working technical specialists, who are dedicated to the advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis.

We are a large team of 40+ engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists who perform mission‑level analysis to drive acquisition decisions on important precision strike technologies. Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact on Department of Defense programs. We believe in building strong, productive teams, continually growing our capabilities, cultivating collaborative relationships and encouraging a work environment that embraces integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and a little bit of fun!

As a Technical Lead you will…

• Lead small teams in the evaluation of precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using an assortment of mission‑level analysis tools with the goal of discovering useful data, informing conclusions, and supporting decision‑making.
• Provide technical thought leadership and task management to ensure high quality, insightful, and timely analysis.
• Mentor team members in the use of analysis tools and techniques, imparting technical knowledge to facilitate your team's growth.
• Support the development of detailed task execution plans, describing task objectives, technical approach, schedule, products, staffing requirements, and other required resources.
• Maintain regular communication with our sponsors to provide technical recommendations and direction as well as develop and integrate analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Electrical, or other engineering; or, commensurate military or professional experience.
• Have demonstrated excellence in performing and leading mission‑level modeling, simulation & analysis, working alongside your team to answer stakeholder questions.
• Have recently used mission‑level tools such as AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM to conduct effectiveness and survivability analyses.
• Have experience in one or more of the following areas: air vehicle survivability analysis, electronic warfare analysis, simulation development, planning concept of operations, and end‑to‑end kill‑chain analysis.
• Can work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and communicate sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors.
• Be skilled in conducting quantitative analysis and rapidly learning new and exciting concepts.
• Be able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
• Be able to obtain Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…

• Have a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Engineering, or a related area.
• Have used the aforementioned tools for conducting mission‑level survivability and effectiveness analysis for combat aircraft and strike weapon systems.
• Have an active Top‑Secret security clearance.

Minimum Rate: $100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually

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].