Weapon Systems Performance Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Join the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory as a Weapon-System Accuracy Analyst. You will assess the accuracy of missile and shipboard systems, utilizing statistical techniques and producing reports that influence government decisions on defense technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in quantitative analysis or modeling.
• Building physics-based models and applying statistical methods.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess accuracy of missile and shipboard systems.
• Analyze flight-test and simulation data.
• Produce reports for senior government sponsors.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Modeling and simulation

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

B.S. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering or related field

M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Join the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory as a Weapon-System Accuracy Analyst. You will assess the accuracy of missile and shipboard systems, utilizing statistical techniques and producing reports that influence government decisions on defense technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and generous benefits.