Weapon Systems Accuracy Analyst

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking Weapon System Accuracy Analysts to assess planning and evaluation for national strategic deterrents. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, software developers, and mathematicians dedicated to independent evaluation of defense systems.

The role involves modeling inertial navigation, missile dynamics, experimental design, architectural trades, and statistical validation using C++, MATLAB, or Python.

Qualifications

• PhD in applied math, applied statistics, physics, engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong foundational skills in C++, MATLAB, or Python
• Experience in data analysis, statistical estimation, physics-based modeling, or requirements/architecture development
• Outstanding technical written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel to meetings and sponsor sites
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance with potential to obtain Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Model Inertial Navigation Systems and related accelerometer/gyroscope errors along flight paths
• Model the Dynamics of Missile and Reentry Systems and related fuzing mechanisms
• Lead the experimental design process for flight and ground tests for data collection and model validation
• Develop accuracy requirements, conduct architectural trades, and monitor progress
• Apply statistical validation to real-world data to estimate physics-based errors
• Build computational frameworks and tools in C++, MATLAB, or Python to support analyses
• Evaluate and communicate system accuracy to support current and future weapon systems

Skills

Statistical analysis

Kalman filtering

Modeling

Data communication

Education

PhD in applied math / statistics / physics / engineering

Tools

C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking Weapon System Accuracy Analysts to assess planning and evaluation for national strategic deterrents. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, software developers, and mathematicians dedicated to independent evaluation of defense systems.

The role involves modeling inertial navigation, missile dynamics, experimental design, architectural trades, and statistical validation using C++, MATLAB, or Python.