Navigation Analyst: Inertial Nav & Kalman Modeling

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Navigation Analyst to help solve advanced maritime navigation problems for the US Navy, applying mathematical and physics-based models to assess inertial navigation systems.

You will act as SME on navigation theory, derive models, implement in software, and present findings to sponsors. The team includes engineers, mathematicians and physicists; U.S. security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience developing and using mathematical or physics-based models to perform analysis.
• Experience with Kalman filters and/or modern system estimation methods.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python and ability to document and present results.

Responsibilities

• Become the Subject Matter Expert on the mathematical theory and physics behind cutting‑edge navigation systems that must operate in extremely demanding conditions in support of the most crucial missions of the US military.
• Apply this knowledge to model the errors in various navigation systems and be part of a team determining their impact on tactical and strategic mission objectives as we also investigate methods to mitigate their influence.
• Join a highly talented and motivated team of mathematicians, engineers and physicists focused on navigation error analysis with many opportunities to collaborate with other innovative experts from a variety of technical fields.
• Mastering the mathematical models governing the performance of the most accurate inertial navigation systems in the US Navy surface and subsurface fleet.
• Deriving the physics‑based models for how the various supporting aids to the navigation system interact and influence the inertial system.
• Implementing these mathematical and physics‑based models in software applications to analyze the performance of the inertial navigation systems and supporting aids.
• Assessing the fidelity of the navigation systems being studied then communicating your conclusions and recommendations to decision‑makers.

Skills

Kalman filters

System estimation methods

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Navigation Analyst to help solve advanced maritime navigation problems for the US Navy, applying mathematical and physics-based models to assess inertial navigation systems.

You will act as SME on navigation theory, derive models, implement in software, and present findings to sponsors. The team includes engineers, mathematicians and physicists; U.S. security clearance is preferred.