Space Warfighting Modeling & Simulation Architect

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Space Warfighting Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop models, run sophisticated simulations, and assess sensor performance for national security space missions. You will translate complex questions into executable analyses, design experiments, and communicate defensible conclusions to sponsors.

You will use C/C++, Python, MATLAB, and tools like STK, Astrogator, Thermal Desktop, and Creo, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience developing, modifying, executing, and analyzing system- or mission-level simulations
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as AFSIM Script, Python, MATLAB, Linux/BASH
• Ability to analyze technical data and use modeling/simulation results to answer questions
• Ability to communicate technical approaches to technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel to sponsor locations
• Self-directed and detail oriented
• Able to obtain TS/SCI clearance (US citizenship)

Responsibilities

• Develop new models and leverage modeling tools for system- and mission-level analyses
• Translate operational questions into simulation studies and executable experiments
• Design and execute modeling experiments, analyze results, and develop defensible conclusions
• Model and assess sensor performance for space missions
• Evaluate performance after hardware/software modifications
• Analyze impact of data latency, sensor performance, and system architecture on mission effectiveness
• Apply C, C++, MATLAB, and Python for modeling and analysis
• Use STK, Astrogator, Thermal Desktop, and Creo for investigations
• Collaborate with technical teams
• Communicate analysis methods and results through briefings and reports
• Expand knowledge of space domain and mission-level modeling

Skills

Modeling and simulation

C/C++

Python

AFSIM scripting

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

STK

Astrogator

Thermal Desktop

PTC Creo

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Space Warfighting Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop models, run sophisticated simulations, and assess sensor performance for national security space missions. You will translate complex questions into executable analyses, design experiments, and communicate defensible conclusions to sponsors.

You will use C/C++, Python, MATLAB, and tools like STK, Astrogator, Thermal Desktop, and Creo, collaborating with