Systems Modeling Intern - Data, Simulation & Ballistic Flight

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking interns in engineering, physics, or mathematics to help design and implement state-of-the-art methodologies for system analysis, identification, and planning. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists dedicated to national defense and security.

As an Intern in the System Modeling, Evaluation and Planning Group you may develop models, conduct data-driven analyses, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Willingness to learn and expand capabilities.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance and eventual Top Secret access; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mathematical and computational models of defense systems.
• Perform data-driven analyses to assess performance and risk.
• Develop C++ algorithms to optimize trajectories for hypersonic systems.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team on nuclear survivability assessments.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Programming experience

Team communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Git/GitHub

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking interns in engineering, physics, or mathematics to help design and implement state-of-the-art methodologies for system analysis, identification, and planning. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists dedicated to national defense and security.

As an Intern in the System Modeling, Evaluation and Planning Group you may develop models, conduct data-driven analyses, and contribute to