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Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Laurel, MD
14 days ago
$85,000 - $180,000

Job Description

Join Johns Hopkins APL as a Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer, where you'll tackle critical air and missile defense challenges. Collaborate with a dynamic team to model, analyze, and innovate solutions that enhance national security. Your work will make a meaningful impact in addressing complex defense issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and assessment of Missile Defense systems
  • Model, analyze, and assess fielded systems for improvement opportunities
  • Propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms for enhanced capabilities
  • Communicate technical recommendations through presentations to leadership
  • Participate in collaborative teams and uphold core values

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree
  • 1+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with Department of Defense focus
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for modeling and simulation
  • Ability to excel in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance and ultimately a Top Secret level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Domain knowledge of Missile Defense Agency, Navy, Army, or Space Force systems
  • Experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary analyses
  • Proficiency using version control software for MATLAB simulations
  • Proficiency in developing event-driven simulations using object-oriented programming
  • Top Secret or higher clearance

Benefits & Perks

Generous benefits package including retirement plansPaid time off (PTO)Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityFlexible spending accountsEducation assistanceTraining and development opportunities