Physics-Based Weapon Systems Analyst

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapon System Analyst to transform complex physics problems into rigorous mathematical and computational models. You will develop high-fidelity inertial navigation and missile dynamics models, design tests, and validate parameters using real-world data.

The role requires a physics- or math-heavy background, strong programming in C++, MATLAB, or Python, and the ability to obtain interim Secret clearance with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Math, Applied Statistics, Engineering, or closely related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in data analysis or physics-based modeling.
• Strong foundation in C++, MATLAB, or Python.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date; eligibility for Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine physics models for inertial navigation and missile dynamics.
• Lead experimental design for tests to optimize data collection for validation and parameter estimation.
• Perform statistical validation using real-world data to assess model accuracy.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to identify physical properties or errors from observed data.
• Build computational tools in C++, MATLAB, or Python to support reports and deliverables.
• Assess the accuracy of current weapon systems and support future system development.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis

Physics-based modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Math, Applied Statistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kalman filtering

MCMC

Statistical methods

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapon System Analyst to transform complex physics problems into rigorous mathematical and computational models. You will develop high-fidelity inertial navigation and missile dynamics models, design tests, and validate parameters using real-world data.

The role requires a physics- or math-heavy background, strong programming in C++, MATLAB, or Python, and the ability to obtain interim Secret clearance with US citizenship.