Computer Scientist - Weapon Control

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a graduate engineer, physicist, or computer scientist looking for opportunities to contribute to defending the United States, its armed forces, and allies from air and missile threats. The position involves using innovation and advanced technologies to solve technical challenges in an exciting and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will join the Weapon Control Concepts Development Group, specializing in advanced research and rapid prototype developments for program of record activities. The role includes conducting modeling and simulation analysis, identifying defensive systems gaps, and developing new system concepts to enhance defensive capabilities. This involves applying knowledge of mathematics, engineering, computer science, and physics to implement distributed algorithms, AI/ML techniques, object tracking and discrimination, and data fusion concepts for U.S. Navy, Missile Defense, and Air Force systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar degrees.
Skilled in and/or have knowledge of programming skills in MATLAB, C++, C, Python, etc.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and MLOps workflows.
Domain knowledge of Navy, Missile Defense Agency, or Air Force systems.
A final Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and development activities related to U.S. Missile Defense systems.
Assist in the development, testing, and analysis of new concepts related to weapon control systems.
Implement algorithms and design modeling and simulation components of systems.
Develop AI/ML-based concepts and technical solutions to solve challenging problems.
Apply novel data fusion and tracking concepts for object tracking and discrimination applications.
Utilize advanced programming languages to develop and test technical solutions.
Develop prototype capabilities and work with real-world systems to transition ideas to fielded systems.
Effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community.
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.