2027 Graduate - Accuracy Analyst - System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group within the Force Projection Sector of the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an entry-level analyst to support the technical evaluation of the nation’s primary strategic deterrents. You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and mathematicians who are passionate about their role as independent evaluator. We strive to foster an environment of innovation and learning to develop the critical technologies and experts of the future.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Applied Math, Applied Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Have strong foundational skills in a scientific language (C++, MATLAB, or Python).
Have a solid grasp of linear algebra, calculus, and basic probability/statistics.
Have a strong desire to learn complex physical systems and a willingness to dive deep into technical documentation.
Are able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a final Top Secret level clearance.
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Possess a Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Math, Applied Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience as an undergraduate researcher or a Master's thesis involving data analysis, physical modeling, or requirements and architecture development.
Coursework in maximum likelihood estimation or Bayesian statistics, uncertainty propagation, numerical methods, or systems engineering.
A project or portfolio of projects where you applied physics or math to solve a real-world problem.
Experience working on team-based projects (e.g., collaborative GitHub repositories, robotics teams, physics competitions, or collaborative lab work).
An active Secret or higher-level clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining and refining high-fidelity physics models of complex systems (such as inertial navigation or vehicle dynamics).
Process real-world data from flight and ground tests to help identify discrepancies between models and reality.
Contribute to the design of experiments by helping determine what data need to be collected to validate physics hypotheses.
Develop accuracy requirements, execute architectural trades, and evaluate progress during system development.
Contribute to, build and automate data analysis software in C++, MATLAB, or Python to make the team’s analysis more efficient.
Help document findings and contribute to technical reports that assess system accuracy.