2027 Graduate - Modeling & Simulation Analyst - Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking candidates with initiative and intellectual curiosity to evaluate the development and employment of air combat systems, strike weapons, countermeasures, and multi-domain sensing and communications. You will build and apply modeling and simulation tools to conduct mission-level analysis that inform system requirements, acquisition decisions, military utility assessments, and force design. Our team of more than 50 analysts and computer scientists performs mission-level analysis for Department of War programs. We work collaboratively, invest in staff development, and deliver objective analysis to support important technical and operational decisions.

Requirements

Possess a bachelor’s or master's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, operations research, or another related technical field
Have experience developing or applying models and simulations through coursework, research, internships, employment, or independent projects
Have experience using Python, MATLAB, C++, or another programming language
Have analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in applying technical concepts to operational problems
Can work independently, collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, and communicate technical information clearly
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret-level security clearance by your start date and 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 experience using AFSIM or another campaign, mission, or engagement-level simulations
Have experience designing simulation experiments, analyzing large datasets, or applying statistical methods
Are proficient in Python, MATLAB, C++, or another language used for scientific computing, data analysis, or modeling and simulation
Have knowledge of military aviation, air combat, precision strike, weapons, sensors, countermeasures, communications, or intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking systems
Hold an active Secret or higher-level security clearance

Responsibilities

Build, integrate, test, and improve models of aircraft, weapons, sensors, countermeasures, communications, and other mission systems
Apply AFSIM and other tools to analyze air combat and precision strike missions in contested environments
Design simulation experiments and evaluate performance at the individual system, system-of-systems, and force-structure levels
Use MATLAB, Python, and other software tools to automate simulations, process data, visualize results, and improve analytical workflows
Work with engineers, military operators, program offices, and decision-makers to frame analytical questions and communicate findings, limitations, and recommendation