PhD Defense Systems Modeler & Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapon System Accuracy Analyst to assess planning and evaluation of strategic deterrents and related defense programs. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, software developers, and mathematicians delivering independent evaluation for national security missions.

PhD in math, physics, engineering, or related field is required. Proficiency in C++, MATLAB, or Python, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to obtain an

Qualifications

• PhD in applied math, applied statistics, physics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in a scientific language (C++, MATLAB, or Python).
• Experience in data analysis, statistical estimation, physics-based modeling, or requirements or architecture development.
• Outstanding technical written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to occasionally travel to meetings and sponsor sites.
• Able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and can ultimately acquire a final Top Secret level clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Model Inertial Navigation Systems: develop and refine models for accelerometers, gyroscopes and flight path errors.
• Model the Dynamics of Missile and Reentry Systems: refine models for aerodynamics and fuzing mechanisms.
• Lead Experimental Design: plan flight and ground tests for data collection and model validation.
• Architecture Development: set accuracy requirements and evaluate progress during system development.
• Statistical Validation: use real-world data to estimate physics-based errors and validate models.
• Build Computational Frameworks: create tools in C++, MATLAB, or Python for analyses and reports.
• Evaluate and Communicate System Accuracy to support future system engineering.

Skills

PhD in applied math/physics/enginee

C++/MATLAB/Python

Data analysis & modeling

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD in applied math/physics/engineering

Tools

C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapon System Accuracy Analyst to assess planning and evaluation of strategic deterrents and related defense programs. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, software developers, and mathematicians delivering independent evaluation for national security missions.

PhD in math, physics, engineering, or related field is required. Proficiency in C++, MATLAB, or Python, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to obtain an