Threat Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (JHU/APL) is seeking an innovative technical leader to analyze, characterize, and model ballistic missile threats within the A4H Applied Technologies and Threat Engineering Group in Laurel, MD. You will develop foreign missile system characterizations and guide threat engineering efforts for the DoW.

The role involves building threat representations, leading teams, coordinating with intelligence and DoD sponsors, and presenting findings to management.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in science or engineering or equivalent.
• At least five years professional work experience.
• Experience on missile defense programs, threat systems characterization, or knowledge of operational environments.
• Programming experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work a significant portion of time in a closed area.
• Active interim Secret clearance with potential TS/SCI; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Create threat characterizations of advanced foreign systems using in-house and commercial threat tools.
• Explore how new technology affects US Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems.
• Lead teams to develop missile representations, trajectory data sets and scenarios with threat modeling tools.
• Provide threat characterizations and vulnerability assessments to weapons development programs; coordinate with DoD sponsors.
• Design and execute data development plans to align threat representations with adversary capabilities.
• Interface with the intelligence community to gather information on foreign system capabilities.
• Develop presentations and brief results to team members, management, and DoD sponsors.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

C#

Java

Security clearance

US citizenship

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in science or engineering

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering

Job description

Do you have experience with threat engineering, missile simulations, or the intelligence community?

Are you passionate about using innovation and technology to solve technical challenges?

If so, we're looking for someone like you at APL!

The A4H Applied Technologies and Threat Engineering Group develops non-kinetic engagement strategies by combining a detailed understanding of threat systems (ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and similar systems) with advanced non-kinetic technologies. Our group is seeking an innovative technical leader to analyze, characterize, and model ballistic missile threats. In this position you will develop foreign missile system characterizations and will guide threat engineering efforts for the Department of War (DoW). Characterizations include system design, modeling flight capabilities, and scenario development of adversary capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create threat characterizations of advanced foreign systems. To accomplish this, you will use threat in-house and commercially developed tools with representations of kinematics, guidance systems, control systems, and sensors.
• Explore advanced technology and its effect on US current and future Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems.
• Lead teams to develop missile representations, trajectory data sets and scenarios with threat modeling tools and will improve trajectory tools as needed.
• Provide threat characterizations and vulnerability assessments to weapons development programs. You will coordinate threat representations inside the laboratory and with external contractors and DoD sponsors.
• Design, develop, execute data development plans to ensure that threat characterizations are consistent with the best understanding of adversary capabilities.
• Interface with the intelligence community to ensure a strong working knowledge of available information on foreign system capabilities.
• Develop presentations and brief results of efforts to team members, management, and DoW sponsors.
• Participate in and contribute to a team environment that involves personnel with various academic backgrounds and experience levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in science or engineering or equivalent.
• At least five years professional work experience.
• Have experience working on missile defense programs, threat systems characterization, or knowledge of operational environments.
• Have experience with any of the following program languages: MATLAB, Python, C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Are willing to work a significant portion of the time in a closed area.
• Hold at least an active interim Secret clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI 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

• M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• At least ten years professional work experience.
• At least three years of experience in modeling and simulation.
• Have program proficiency with any of the following program languages: MATLAB, Python, C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Experience with missile guidance and control systems, radars, seekers/sensors, flight mechanics, and/or propulsion systems.
• An Active Top Secret with SCI Clearance.

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