Modeling & Simulation Engineer: Integrated Analytics & Workflows

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and deploy integrated M&S software applications for performance analysis of missile defense components.

Join a collaborative team of engineers and scientists tackling high-impact challenges at the front line of national security, using Python, C++, and modern HPC tools.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years in software development, and eligibility for required security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, CS, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of software development and integration experience.
• Proficient in Python and C++ with ability to translate mathematical concepts into code.
• Familiar with Git revision control practices.
• Familiar with Make/CMake build systems.
• Comfortable debugging in a Linux environment.
• Need to communicate ideas and results clearly.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance with potential to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable M&S approaches within cross-functional teams.
• Architect integrated software solutions to optimize simulation workflows.
• Develop integration layers to enable interoperability.
• Create scripts to orchestrate large-scale simulation runs.
• Insert prototypes into existing models for concept exploration.
• Diagnose and debug defects and trace anomalous outcomes.
• Analyze simulation outputs and translate results for sponsors.
• Deliver presentations to technical staff and government sponsors.

Skills

Python

C++

Git

Linux debugging

Communication

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree (Math/CS/EE)

MS or higher (Engineering/Math/CS)

Tools

Git

Make/CMake

DIS

AFSIM

HLA

Podman/Docker

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and deploy integrated M&S software applications for performance analysis of missile defense components.

Join a collaborative team of engineers and scientists tackling high-impact challenges at the front line of national security, using Python, C++, and modern HPC tools.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years in software development, and eligibility for required security clearances.