Orbital Warfare Modeler: Trade Studies & 6DoF Simulations

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 290.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Orbital Warfare Modeler to lead physics-based simulations and system trade studies for contested space scenarios. You will develop 6DoF models, analyze rendezvous and proximity operations, and deliver actionable insights to engineers and decision-makers.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 7+ years of experience, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly. A TS/SCI (with poly) clearance is preferred, with U.S.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in a technical field.
• Familiarity with satellite orbits and spaceflight dynamics.
• 7+ years planning and carrying out extensive system evaluation studies.
• Ability to think at the system level and compare competing constraints.
• Ability to explain complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.
• Ability to identify and execute high-impact problems.
• Collaborate within a small engineering team and document results.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with potential for poly. Citizenship required.

Aufgaben

• Plan large-scale system trade space analyses and optimize performance under constraints.
• Develop and run physics-based simulations of orbital and vehicle systems (6DoF).
• Perform orbital maneuvers, trajectory analysis, RPO and SDA assessments.
• Work with orbital data sets (TLEs, ephemerides) and assess tracking uncertainty.
• Document work and present results to stakeholders in clear terms.
• Collaborate with a small team of engineers and participate in regular discussions.

Kenntnisse

System-level thinking

Stakeholder communication

Independent problem solving

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Trade space analyses

Clear technical communication

High-velocity problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Linux

HPC

Jobbeschreibung

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Orbital Warfare Modeler to lead physics-based simulations and system trade studies for contested space scenarios. You will develop 6DoF models, analyze rendezvous and proximity operations, and deliver actionable insights to engineers and decision-makers.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 7+ years of experience, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly. A TS/SCI (with poly) clearance is preferred, with U.S.