PhD Systems Engineer – Mission Planning Tools

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a PhD-level engineer to lead critical activities for multi-mission and multi-service planning tool development. You will work within a dynamic team to model, simulate, and validate capabilities, guiding warfighter support across services and planning levels.

You will learn and apply advanced modeling tools, analyze system performance, and contribute to strategic plans while engaging with military stakeholders to ensure usable,

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering/computer science/physics/mathematics or related discipline.
• Demonstrate strong organizational abilities in pursuing your PhD.
• Desire to be part of a team with scientists and engineers.
• Extensive experience in Matlab, Python, or equivalent for designing and analyzing systems.
• Academic experience leading team projects.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to engage with military warfighters to understand needs.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct critical engineering activities that drive development of multi-mission and multi-service planning capabilities.
• Learn about critical modeling and simulation tools that predict performance of U.S. military systems and assess fidelity.
• Apply tools to lead detailed engineering studies, define capabilities/limitations, and inform warfighters in the field.
• Work in a highly motivated team environment.
• Learn enemy capabilities and limitations as provided by intelligence community.
• Determine capabilities of U.S. military systems so planning tools optimize their use.

Skills

PhD in relevant field

Matlab/Python experience

Team project leadership

Excellent written and oral comm.

Interfacing with warfighters

Security clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

C/C++

Typescript/JavaScript

Modeling and simulation tools

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a PhD-level engineer to lead critical activities for multi-mission and multi-service planning tool development. You will work within a dynamic team to model, simulate, and validate capabilities, guiding warfighter support across services and planning levels.

You will learn and apply advanced modeling tools, analyze system performance, and contribute to strategic plans while engaging with military stakeholders to ensure usable,