Navigation Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

79d • $100,000 - $227,500

About The Position

Are you interested in applying your skills to solve unique navigation challenges facing the US Navy? Do you want to be part of a team of engineers, applied mathematicians and physicists as we ensure the US Navy has the most accurate, yet reliable maritime navigation systems in the world? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are the Navigation group in the Force Projection Sector at JHU/APL. We are seeking a Navigation Analyst to help us pursue innovative solutions to the timely and timeless maritime navigation problem. As a Navigation Analyst, you will 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. You will 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.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
• Have 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.

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 a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing 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.
• Assessing the fidelity of the navigation systems being studied then communicating your conclusions and recommendations to decision-makers.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including a robust education assistance program.
• Unparalleled retirement contributions.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees