Strategic Weapons Systems Analyst – Deterrence & Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 245 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Resumo da oferta

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Weapons Systems Analyst to join the KBY-1 group in support of sea-based deterrence. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to shape platforms meeting warfighter needs, using system-level modeling and data-driven analyses.

You will gain mentorship from senior experts, develop weapon-system expertise, and contribute to design decisions while traveling for sponsor meetings and training.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics or related technical discipline; or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years of relevant technical, operational, systems, or analytical experience; domain of weapon systems not required.
• Strong problemsolving, quantitative, and clear written/spoken communication skills.
• Growth attributes: curiosity, adaptability, teamwork, and weapon-system expertise.
• Active Secret clearance by start date with potential to obtain Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsabilidades

• Integrate into multidisciplinary teams applying a whole-of-system perspective and systems-engineering rigor.
• Perform in-depth analyses at system and subsystem levels; provide data-driven recommendations.
• Explain weapon systems operation and testing; translate into guidance for warfighter employment under mentorship.
• Contribute to requirements and architecture reviews; evaluate change impacts to safeguard mission performance.
• Assist stakeholder engagement to align expectations with warfighter needs.
• Expand knowledge of weapon systems and delivery platforms through training and study.
• Participate in sponsor-support trips (2–4 per year) and local stakeholder meetings.
• Apply models and early-stage tools to accelerate validation and reduce risk.
• Provide fresh perspectives and analytical rigor to challenge assumptions.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering / CS / physics / applied mathematics

2+ years relevant technical/analytical experience

Strong problemsolving and communication skills

Active security clearance (Secret to start, TS possible)

Ferramentas

Modeling tools

System-level modeling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Weapons Systems Analyst to join the KBY-1 group in support of sea-based deterrence. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to shape platforms meeting warfighter needs, using system-level modeling and data-driven analyses.

You will gain mentorship from senior experts, develop weapon-system expertise, and contribute to design decisions while traveling for sponsor meetings and training.