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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 5 months ago

Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies in defense and security. They are seeking a Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer to lead teams in modeling, analyzing, and developing solutions for missile defense systems, ensuring the country stays ahead of emerging threats.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be leading teams and writing and using MATLAB to develop and analyze Missile Defense systems

You will model, analyze, and lead performance assessments of fielded and conceptual systems and find opportunities for improvement

You will propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve US capabilities

You will develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community

You will contribute to a dynamic group culture to uphold core values through participation in collaborative teams and activities, as well as a dedication to continual improvement, innovation and risk-taking, and developing high quality products

Qualification

MATLABDepartment of Defense experienceMulti-disciplinary analysisVersion control softwareMissile Defense knowledgeEvent-driven simulationsEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree

Have at least 5+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with Department of Defense focus

Have proven experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary analyses

Have proficiency using MATLAB, including using Object Oriented capabilities, to conduct modeling and simulation, perform analysis, and create visualizations

Have proficiency using version control software to develop MATLAB simulations in a team environment

Excel in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Are an effective communicator, both written and verbal

Have or can obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have specific domain knowledge of Missile Defense Agency, US Space Force, Navy, and Army sensors, battle management systems, and kinetic and non-kinetic defeat capabilities

Have proficiency using MATLAB to develop event-driven simulations

Have a Top Secret or higher 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

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