Naval Inertial Navigation Analyst

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Navigation Analyst to develop deep mathematical and physics-based models for high-precision maritime navigation systems used by the US Navy. You will implement models in software, assess system fidelity, and communicate recommendations to sponsors and decision-makers.

The role requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 3+ years of model-based analysis experience, and the ability to obtain government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and using mathematical or physics-based models.
• Experience with Kalman filters and/or modern system estimation methods.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python.
• Strong verbal and writing skills for documenting and presenting work.
• Willingness to travel to US Navy facilities occasionally.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance by start date and potential Top Secret clearance; US citizenship.
• Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar field.
• Experience modeling navigation sensors including IMUs, GPS, DVL, CVL.
• Experience with accuracy performance analysis for maritime navigation or missile systems.
• Experience with DoD test and evaluation programs.
• Familiarity with submarine operations.
• Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Master the mathematical models governing inertial navigation systems’ performance.
• Derive physics-based models of interaction between navigation aids and inertial systems.
• Implement these models in software to analyze inertial navigation performance.
• Assess navigation system fidelity and communicate conclusions to decision-makers.

Skills

Kalman filters

Verbal & writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field

Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Navigation Analyst to develop deep mathematical and physics-based models for high-precision maritime navigation systems used by the US Navy. You will implement models in software, assess system fidelity, and communicate recommendations to sponsors and decision-makers.

The role requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 3+ years of model-based analysis experience, and the ability to obtain government