Combat System Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engagement Optimization Group (A3I) is a team of software and systems engineers, systems analysts, mathematicians, and technical leaders who apply innovative solutions to real-world defense system problems. We are seeking a motivated and innovative Combat System Analyst to evaluate command and control systems and algorithms and analyze system-level performance. This role involves evaluating the performance of current and future Aegis Combat System baselines and future Coordinated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architectures such as Golden Dome for America (GDA).

Requirements

Possess a BS Degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or a comparable academic background.
Have 2+ years of experience conducting combat systems engineering and/or analysis of missile defense system test data.
Have strong skills in programming in MATLAB and/or Python.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately a Final 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.

Nice To Haves

Have previous experience working in DoD/DoW or for a DoD/DoW prime contractor.
Are familiar with systems engineering processes and influencing system design.
Have previous experience working with data from the Aegis Weapon System.
Hold an active Secret or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

Validate system performance for current and future Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems through analysis of ground test, flight test, and operational data.
Develop novel techniques to improve analysis processes and anomaly identification.
Collaborate closely with sponsors and prime contractor representatives to conduct the root cause analysis of performance deficiencies and develop corrective actions.
Develop domain expertise and acquire deep knowledge of Aegis command‑and‑decision algorithms, and IAMD concepts.