Navigation Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Navigation Analyst to join the Navigation group in the Force Projection Sector. This role involves pursuing innovative solutions to maritime navigation challenges for the US Navy. The analyst will become a Subject Matter Expert on the mathematical theory and physics behind cutting-edge navigation systems, model errors in these systems, and investigate methods to mitigate their influence. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of mathematicians, engineers, and physicists on critical missions.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
Have at least 3 years of relevant experience developing and using mathematical or physics-based models describing a complex system to perform analysis.
Have experience with Kalman filters and/or modern system estimation methods.
Have experience with a high-level programming language like MATLAB or Python.
Have the verbal and writing skills and disposition necessary for documenting and presenting work to APL colleagues and government sponsors.
Enjoy solving challenging technical problems requiring both self-motivated independent investigation and collaborative team effort.
Are willing and able to travel occasionally to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites to present results.
Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Have a Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
Have experience modeling navigation sensors including IMUs, GPS, and navigational sonars (Doppler Velocity Log, Correlation Velocity Log).
Have specific experience with accuracy performance analysis for maritime navigation or missile systems.
Have experience with DoD test and evaluation programs.
Have familiarity with submarine operations.
Have a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Become the Subject Matter Expert on the mathematical theory and physics behind cutting-edge navigation systems that must operate in extremely demanding conditions in support of the most crucial missions of the US military.
Apply this knowledge to model the errors in various navigation systems and be part of a team determining their impact on tactical and strategic mission objectives as we also investigate methods to mitigate their influence.
Join a highly talented and motivated team of mathematicians, engineers and physicists focused on navigation error analysis with many opportunities to collaborate with other innovative experts from a variety of technical fields.
Mastering the mathematical models governing the performance of the most accurate inertial navigation systems in the US Navy surface and subsurface fleet.
Deriving the physics-based models for how the various supporting aids to the navigation system interact and influence the inertial system.
Implementing these mathematical and physics-based models in software applications to analyze the performance of the inertial navigation systems and supporting aids.
Assessing the fidelity of the navigation systems being studied then communicating your conclusions and recommendations to decision-makers.