Lethality Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

21h

About The Position

We are seeking a Lethality M&S Engineer to characterize and evaluate missile system end-game performance for Precision Strike platforms. We are a multi-disciplinary and hardworking team of analysts and developers who support a wide range of government sponsors with many exciting technical problems. As a member of our team, you will develop and use simulation tools to conduct physics-based engagement-level and mission-level analyses, while collaborating with specialists and integrating M&S tools in other fields including (but not limited to): aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion, radar engineering, electronic warfare, software development, systems engineering and more.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a closely related engineering field.
At least two years of relevant experience analyzing missile systems or working with aerospace/defense systems.
Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB or Python.
Experience running or developing modeling and simulations tools.
Ability to analyze complex technical problems, develop effective solutions, and execute tasks through completion.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level government security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or other Engineering field.
Detailed experience with warhead design, penetration mechanics, shock physics, weapon targeting, or other related fields.
Experience with M&S tools such as AFSIM, ESAMS, SHAZAM, AJEM, VITAL, etc. to analyze the effectiveness of fuzes and/or warheads.
Experience with hydrocode analysis tools such as ALE3D, Velodyne, CTH, LS-DYNA to conduct high-fidelity analysis of systems.
Strong programming skills with at least one of the following languages: Python, MATLAB / Simulink, C / C++.
Experience working with DoW Government customers, industry partners, or the Intelligence Community.
An active Top Secret or higher level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness by developing, using, and integrating together an assortment of engagement-level lethality modeling and simulation tools.
Analyze the performance of current and future weapon systems, as well as helping optimize engagements the weapon system could perform.
Help build and develop novel engineering software tools to analyze large and complex data sets.
Work with members of the Intelligence Community (IC) to help develop models of key targets and understand how best to defeat them.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop, and improve detailed modeling capabilities.
Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners, and Government sponsors.