Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

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 seeks a Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer to lead MATLAB-based modeling and analysis efforts for next-generation defense concepts and to tackle challenging technical problems.

You will mentor teams, develop and assess performance of fielded and conceptual systems, present technical recommendations to APL leadership and sponsors, and contribute to a culture of innovation and rigorous risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE, physics, mathematics, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional DoD-focused engineering experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, including OOP, for modeling, analysis, and visualization; proficiency with version control in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and write/use MATLAB to model and analyze Missile Defense systems.
• Model, analyze, and lead performance assessments of fielded and conceptual systems; propose innovations.
• Develop presentations to communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, sponsors, and the community.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture with a focus on continual improvement and high-quality products.

Skills

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

DoD domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Version control

Job description

Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

Are you looking for exciting opportunities to lead efforts to model, analyze, and develop state of the art concepts in integrated and layered missile defense involving kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities?

Do you love working in an exciting and collaborative environment to tackle challenging technical problems?

Do you want to have a tangible impact on the world around you and contribute to solving critical challenges that face the country?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a senior engineer (or equivalent background) to help us lead teams to model, analyze, and develop the next generation of solutions to our nation’s most challenging missile defense problems. As the threats to our defenses grow, we need creative thinkers and leaders that will push the boundaries of capability to ensure we stay ahead of these threats by thinking outside the box, taking risks, and collaborating across a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be leading teams and writing and using MATLAB to develop and analyze Missile Defense systems.
• You will model, analyze, and lead performance assessments of fielded and conceptual systems and find opportunities for improvement. You will propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve US capabilities.
• You will develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community.
• You will contribute to a dynamic group culture to uphold core values through participation in collaborative teams and activities, as well as a dedication to continual improvement, innovation and risk-taking, and developing high quality products.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

• Have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree
• Have at least 5+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with Department of Defense focus
• Have proven experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary analyses
• Have proficiency using MATLAB, including using Object Oriented capabilities, to conduct modeling and simulation, perform analysis, and create visualizations
• Have proficiency using version control software to develop MATLAB simulations in a team environment
• Excel in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Are an effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Have or can obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…

• Have specific domain knowledge of Missile Defense Agency, US Space Force, Navy, and Army sensors, battle management systems, and kinetic and non-kinetic defeat capabilities
• Have proficiency using MATLAB to develop event-driven simulations
• Have a Top Secret or higher clearance

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually