Navigation Systems Engineer & Analyst (Geophysics/Data)

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans and education assistance

Paid time off and flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking multiple early-career analysts, scientists, and engineers in Laurel, Maryland, to work on enhancing navigation systems for U.S. naval platforms. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The role involves data analysis, software tool development, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure accuracy in navigation capabilities. A comprehensive benefits package is included, alongside a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $165,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills to document and present work.
• Curiosity about complex navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from navigation systems to assess performance.
• Develop tools that transform large-scale data into actionable insights.
• Support test planning, execution, and analysis for navigation systems.

Skills

Operational Data Analysis

Modeling and Simulation

Python

Matlab

Geophysical Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related field

Tools

GIS tools

Git

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking multiple early-career analysts, scientists, and engineers in Laurel, Maryland, to work on enhancing navigation systems for U.S. naval platforms. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The role involves data analysis, software tool development, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure accuracy in navigation capabilities. A comprehensive benefits package is included, alongside a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $165,000 annually.