Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Are you passionate about improving Precision Strike capabilities for our warfighters? Do you love solving complex problems with sophisticated modeling and simulation (M&S) tools? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative and fun work environments? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a missile effectiveness analyst to characterize and evaluate tactical missile system performance against complex and emergent threats. We are a hardworking team of analysts who support a wide range of government sponsors who have many exciting technical problems. Our team conducts high fidelity physics-based modeling while collaborating with authorities in other fields including: GN&C, RF / IR Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Software Development, Systems Engineering and more! As a missile effectiveness modeling and simulation analyst, you will… Use engagement-level models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1-v-1 or 1-v-few scenarios Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop and improve missile modeling capabilities Build and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners and government sponsors Collaborate with mission-level analysts and inform their modeling efforts

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field
Have experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems
Have strong programming skills with languages such as MATLAB, Python or C++
Are willing, able and passionate about learning missile system concepts in order to improve modeling & simulation tools and perform engagement-level analysis
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top 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 a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field
Have 5+ years of experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems
Have experience using M&S tools such as ESAMS, SHAZAM and/or TMAP/TBA
Have programming skills with Simulink or Fortran
Have experience working with software versioning systems such as Git
Have experience working with external customers and partners
Have an interim or final Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Use engagement-level models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1-v-1 or 1-v-few scenarios
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop and improve missile modeling capabilities
Build and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets
Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners and government sponsors
Collaborate with mission-level analysts and inform their modeling efforts