2027 Graduate - Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Tool Software Developer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maritime Force Engagement Control group is seeking dedicated problem solvers to help tackle challenging technical problems while improving the defensive capability of our Navy's ships. This role focuses on the command and control of kinetic and nonkinetic weapon systems and effectors to enable an optimal, layered defensive web. The position offers the opportunity to support the full spectrum of engineering activities, ranging from concept and algorithm development through system evaluation and analysis, as well as tactics development. The ideal candidate will be adept at understanding challenging technical issues and creating innovative software solutions, graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace), Math, Physics, or a related technical field.
Technical experience as demonstrated in at least one internship, research experience, or other similar opportunity.
Demonstrated proficiency with either C++ or Python.
Experience creating object-oriented software.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in web development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS).
Experience in algorithm design and optimization, decision processes, or resource optimization and allocation schema.
Experience with processing, organizing and assessing large data sets.
Experience with modeling or analyzing a complex system (military system preferred).
Experience with signal processing specific to radars or communication systems.
Domain knowledge of U.S. Navy systems.
Able to obtain at least a Top Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Create sophisticated simulations of Naval capabilities and adversarial threat systems (e.g., missiles, swarms of autonomous platforms), paired with machine learning technologies, in order to develop robust solutions to transform systemic weaknesses into strengths.
Create data analytic and statistical tools to analyze complex systems and root cause performance issues.
Assist in the development, test, and analysis of innovative advancements to our command and control systems.
Implement and refine novel algorithms that increase the performance of shipboard defensive systems.
Perform early research into promising technologies that lead to improving our Navy's ability to maintain superior situational awareness in the fog of war, identify blatant and subtle hostile actions, and dynamically allocate limited resources in a changing battlefield.
Effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community.
Contribute to our group 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.