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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Navigation Analyst

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Navigation Analyst to solve unique navigation challenges for the US Navy. In this role, you will become a Subject Matter Expert on navigation systems, develop mathematical models, and assess their performance to support military missions.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Become the Subject Matter Expert on the mathematical theory and physics behind cutting-edge navigation systems that must operate in extremely demanding conditions in support of the most crucial missions of the US military

Apply this knowledge to model the errors in various navigation systems and be part of a team determining their impact on tactical and strategic mission objectives as we also investigate methods to mitigate their influence

Join a highly talented and motivated team of mathematicians, engineers and physicists focused on navigation error analysis with many opportunities to collaborate with other innovative experts from a variety of technical fields

Developing the mathematical models governing the performance of the most accurate inertial navigation systems in the US Navy surface and subsurface fleet

Deriving the physics-based models for how the various supporting aids to the navigation system interact and influence the inertial system

Assessing the fidelity of the navigation systems being studied then communicating your conclusions and recommendations to decision-makers

Qualification

Mathematical modelingPhysics-based modelsKalman filtersMATLABPythonVerbal communicationWriting skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field

Have relevant experience developing and using mathematical or physics based models describing a complex system to perform analysis

Have experience with Kalman filters and/or modern system estimation methods

Have experience with a high-level programming language like MATLAB or Python

Have the verbal and writing skills and disposition necessary for documenting and presenting work to APL colleagues and government sponsors

Enjoy solving challenging technical problems requiring both self-motivated independent investigation and collaborative team effort

Are willing and able to travel occasionally to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites to present results

Are able to obtain a Secret level 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 a Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field

Have experience modeling navigation sensors including IMUs, GPS, and navigational sonars (Doppler Velocity Log, Correlation Velocity Log)

Have a Top 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