Senior Precision Strike Analyst

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Strike Weapons Analyst to contribute to the design, requirements, and evaluation of precision strike weapons and platforms. You will join a DOD-focused team of scientists, engineers, and analysts driving mission-level analysis and acquisition decisions.

You will develop models, assess survivability and lethality, mentor junior staff, and present findings to technical experts and decision makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or commensurate experience.
• Experience using mission-level tools such as AFSIM, EADSIM, SUPPRESSOR, or JIMM.
• Strong ability to learn new and exciting technical topics.
• Able to communicate complex ideas to a variety of partners.
• Proficient in MATLAB or Python.
• Able to obtain SAP level access.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret and Top Secret clearances; US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply models to evaluate strike weapons and aircraft in denied environments.
• Identify data-based survivability and lethality trends and advise DoD investment decisions.
• Collaborate with a small team and guide senior engineers on high-profile projects.
• Pursue independent research projects and seek creative solutions.
• Present work through briefings to technical experts and pivotal decision makers.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Team collaboration

Analysis

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree or PhD in a technical field

Tools

AFSIM

EADSIM

SUPPRESSOR

JIMM

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Strike Weapons Analyst to contribute to the design, requirements, and evaluation of precision strike weapons and platforms. You will join a DOD-focused team of scientists, engineers, and analysts driving mission-level analysis and acquisition decisions.

You will develop models, assess survivability and lethality, mentor junior staff, and present findings to technical experts and decision makers.