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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 days ago

AFSIM Analyst

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

2+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an AFSIM Analyst to join their Strike Analysis Group. The role involves developing models and performing analysis for mission-level simulations, collaborating with software developers, and presenting findings to decision makers.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will be developing models and performing analysis on sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems for mission-level simulations using AFSIM, with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making

You will perform statistical analysis to find trends, assess risk, and document uncertainties in simulation results

You will also collaborate with our software development team on improving our custom tools, including designing efficient data representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines

You will likely work with a small team including junior analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of projects

You can engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative

You will have the opportunity to present your work through briefings to both technical specialists and pivotal decision makers

Qualification

AFSIMStatistical analysisMATLABPythonModelingSimulationTechnical communicationLearning new topicsIndependent researchCollaborationCreative solutionsPresentation skills

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or another related discipline

Have at least two years of experience working with AFSIM to conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis

Have experience conducting statistical analysis to identify trends and draw conclusions

Are highly skilled in learning new and challenging topics

Are able to effectively work in a highly collaborative environment and communicate complex ideas to a variety of partners

Are proficient to fluent in a programming or scripting language such as MATLAB or Python

Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access

Are able to obtain an Interim 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 degree or PhD in a technical or scientific field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or another related discipline

Have knowledge in Air or Surface Warfare domains

Have an active Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

Generous 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

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees