Systems Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking a highly motivated Systems Analyst to support combat system performance analysis studies. You will join engineers delivering high-impact analysis to warfighters, working on challenging problems with collaboration and technical excellence.

Responsibilities include analyzing WCS M&S results, reviewing requirements and algorithms, developing Python/MATLAB tools, and delivering results to leadership.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field (CS/CE/Math/EE/Physics) or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and pursue Secret clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication, able to work independently and in a team.
• Eligible for U.S. citizenship and willing to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze WCS Modeling & Simulation results to evaluate system performance for fleet studies, flight tests, and system engineering studies.
• Review requirements, assess design, and evaluate algorithms for WCS analysis.
• Support feasibility studies to help define future combat system capabilities and requirements.
• Develop tools in Python and MATLAB to analyze performance and visualize data.
• Document system requirements, design, technical recommendations, and analysis results.
• Deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and sponsors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Mathematics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Mathematics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Linux

Git

Confluence

JIRA

Bitbucket

Bamboo

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

Are you passionate about applying your analytical skills to help defend our nation against air and missile threats? Are you looking to work in a challenging, collaborative, and rewarding environment? If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Analyst to support combat system performance analysis studies. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers who are passionate about providing high-impact analysis solutions to support our warfighters. Our team is committed to taking on challenging problems with technical excellence and we strive to foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and sustained professional growth.

Responsibilities

• You will analyze Weapon Control System (WCS) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) results to evaluate system performance in support of fleet studies, flight test events, and system engineering studies. You will characterize system capabilities and limitations, identify trends and outliers, and perform root‑cause analysis.
• You will contribute to WCS analysis efforts by reviewing requirements, assessing system design, and evaluating algorithms.
• You will support concept and feasibility studies to assist in the development of future combat system capabilities and requirements.
• You will develop tools in Python and MATLAB to analyze combat system performance and visualize data in innovative ways.
• You will produce documentation on system requirements, system design, technical recommendations, and analysis results.
• You will deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Have a BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• Have 3+ years of related professional experience.
• Are proficient with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Are detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Are highly self‑motivated to dig into data to root cause issues and to understand system performance.
• Have strong technical written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a larger team, with effective collaboration skills with other teams and contractors.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed.
• Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Additional Qualifications

• Have an MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• Have 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Have proficiency with Python data science libraries (e.g. NumPy, Pandas).
• Have experience in requirements analysis, design, and concept development.
• Are familiar with developing object-oriented C++ software in a Linux environment.
• Are familiar with software revision control systems (e.g. git).
• Are familiar with the Atlassian tool suite (e.g. Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
• Have strong interpersonal and communications skills with a desire to take on leadership roles for analysis studies.
• Have a working knowledge of the Aegis Weapon System and/or Weapon Control System.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore‑Washington metro area. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually