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Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Laurel, MD
7 days ago
$90,000 - $230,000

Job Description

Join the Johns Hopkins APL team as a Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst. You will work on improving Precision Strike capabilities, leveraging sophisticated modeling and simulation tools in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Your expertise will help evaluate missile system performance against complex threats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Use models and simulations to assess missile effectiveness in various scenarios
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance missile modeling capabilities
  • Develop data visualization tools for complex datasets
  • Prepare and present documentation to technical specialists and government sponsors
  • Collaborate with mission-level analysts

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field
  • Experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems
  • Strong programming skills with languages such as MATLAB, Python or C++
  • Willingness to learn missile system concepts
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in missile system performance analysis
  • Experience using M&S tools such as ESAMS, SHAZAM and/or TMAP/TBA
  • Programming skills with Simulink or Fortran
  • Experience with software versioning systems such as Git
  • Experience working with external customers and partners
  • Top Secret security clearance

Benefits & Perks

Robust education assistance programUnparalleled retirement contributionsHealthy work/life balanceComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage