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