Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 month ago
Missile Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $228K/yrJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense and science. They are seeking a Missile Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and evaluate threat missile system model performance against precision strike platforms using high-fidelity simulation tools.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Your primary responsibility will be to evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness by developing and using an assortment of engagement-level simulation tools
You will conduct physics-based one-vs-one and one-vs-few analyses of threat missile systems against blue strike platforms
You will determine the critical limiting & enabling factors to system performance through data-driven analysis in order to evaluate potential improvements
You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and improve missile modeling and engagement-level analysis capabilities
You will prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners, and Government sponsors
Qualification
Required
Possess a BS degree in a technical field such as Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other related field
Have experience in modeling and simulation of missile systems and/or aerospace systems
Have strong programming skills with any of the following languages: C++, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, FORTRAN, or similar
Are willing, able and passionate about learning missile systems concepts to improve modeling and simulation tools and to perform engagement-level analyses
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level government security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Have an MS or PhD degree in a technical field such as Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other related field
Have knowledge of software design best practices, including a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Have experience with Git and have proficiency in version control principles and test-driven development
Have experience in one or more of the following areas: air vehicle survivability analysis, susceptibility and vulnerability modeling, physics-based simulation software development, surface-to-air and air-to-air missile analysis
Have experience running Enhanced Surface-to-Air Missile Simulation (ESAMS), Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), Threat Modeling and Analysis Program (TMAP) or Threat Baseline Assessment (TBA) simulations
Hold an active Secret security clearance
Benefits
Robust education assistance program
Unparalleled retirement contributions
Healthy work/life balance
Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development
Company
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
Founded in 1942
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alice Bowman
Mission Operations Manager
Ashutosh Dutta
Chief 5G Strategist, Senior Scientist, Lawrence R. Hafstad Fellow, Director at JHU
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