Precision Strike M&S Engineer: Engage & Optimize

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Lethality M&S Engineer to characterize missile system end-game performance for Precision Strike platforms. You will develop and use simulation tools for physics-based engagement- and mission-level analyses, collaborating with experts across aerodynamics, propulsion, and software development.

You will evaluate current and future weapon systems, optimize engagements, and build engineering tools to handle large data sets, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, mechanical, aerospace, or closely related engineering field.
• At least two years of relevant experience analyzing missile systems or aerospace/defense systems.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience running or developing modeling and simulations tools.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and execute tasks through completion.
• U.S. citizenship with Interim Secret clearance by start date and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness by developing, using, and integrating lethality modeling tools.
• Analyze performance of current and future weapon systems and optimize engagements.
• Develop novel engineering software tools to analyze large data sets.
• Collaborate with IC to model targets and understand defeat strategies.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to improve modeling capabilities.
• Prepare and present technical documentation to sponsors and partners.

Skills

MATLAB or Python

C/C++

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

AFSIM

ESAMS

SHAZAM

AJEM

VITAL

ALE3D

Velodyne

CTH

LS-DYNA

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Lethality M&S Engineer to characterize missile system end-game performance for Precision Strike platforms. You will develop and use simulation tools for physics-based engagement- and mission-level analyses, collaborating with experts across aerodynamics, propulsion, and software development.

You will evaluate current and future weapon systems, optimize engagements, and build engineering tools to handle large data sets, while