Missile Defense Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

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About The Position

Are you interested in exciting opportunities solving the most important challenges defending the United States, our forces, and our allies from air and missile threats?
If so, we’d love to have you join our team!
The Cross-Domain Battle Management Group is seeking innovative and hard-working professionals with a degree in a technical field to work with our Colorado Springs team. Join us to work in an exciting and collaborative environment where we tackle challenging technical national security problems. Our group specializes in bridging the missile defense and space domains, with the objective of building capabilities across the services to increase and maintain the Nation’s superiority in missile defense.
As a Missile Defense Engineer, you will be...

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or similar degrees.
• Are skilled in and/or can build programming skills in MATLAB, C++, C, Python, Java, or similar..
• Have at least 3 years of experience working with DoD Command and Control systems
• Hold an active Top Secret security 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 working knowledge of configuration management tools.
• Have domain knowledge of Navy, Missile Defense Agency, or Air Force Command and Control systems.
• Have a final Top Secret SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and development activities creating concepts that identify and fill gaps in the U.S. Defense systems
• Implementing novel algorithms that redefine the state of the art in our nation's defensive systems
• Developing sophisticated Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning approaches for solving complex problems
• Crafting novel data fusion, object tracking, and discrimination improvements for distributed defensive concepts
• Using modern programming languages to develop and test technical solutions
• Developing prototype capabilities and working with real-world systems to transition ideas to fielded systems
• Testing contractor algorithm implementation against government performance requirements
• Effectively communicating technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community
• Contributing to a dynamic group culture that values participation in collaborative teams and activities, and dedication to continual improvement, innovation, and risk-taking

Benefits

• We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level