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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 18 hours ago

Modeling and Simulation Engineer – Integration and Analysis

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and deploy integrated modeling and simulation software applications. The role involves collaborating in cross-functional teams to optimize simulation workflows, analyze performance outputs, and deliver insights to stakeholders.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will work in cross-functional research teams to identify and recommend the most suitable modeling and simulation approaches for study objectives

You will architect integrated software solutions to optimize simulation workflows and support rigorous analysis

You will develop integration layers to connect software applications and enable them to interoperate

You will create and maintain scripts to orchestrate and automate large-scale simulation runs

You will insert algorithm prototypes into existing models, to support concept exploration and feasibility studies for the development of future advanced capabilities

You will diagnose and debug software defects while tracing and root causing anomalous simulation outcomes

You will analyze simulation outputs and translate results into clear insights for the research sponsor

You will deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and government sponsors

Qualification

PythonC++Software integrationLinux environmentGitMake/CMakeLinux shell scriptingParallel processingAI/ML technologiesCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field

Have 2+ years of experience in software development and integration

Are proficient in Python and C++ with the ability to translate mathematical concepts into well-documented and efficient code

Are adept with software revision control practices (e.g.: Git)

Are familiar with software build systems like Make/CMake

Are comfortable using a debugger to troubleshoot code in a Linux environment

Can effectively communicate ideas and results

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 higher degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or a related field

Have 5+ years of experience in software development, integration, deployment, and maintenance

Are competent in a wide variety of programming languages, including MATLAB, C++, Python, and Java, on both Linux and Windows platforms

Are familiar with advanced programming language concepts such as object-oriented features, templates, lambdas, map-reduce techniques, and stream-style collection manipulation

Are proficient with Linux shell scripting (bash, zsh, etc.)

Have software development experience in parallel processing and multi-threaded applications

Have worked with discrete-time, event-driven simulations

Have experience with distributed simulation technologies like DIS, AFSIM, and HLA

Have experience using high-performance computing environments like GPUs and CPU clusters

Have knowledge and experience with AI/ML technologies and MLOps practices

Have work experience with containerization and running containers using Podman or Docker

Have the ability to obtain a Top Secret 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

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://jhuapl.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key 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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