Senior AFSIM Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

10d

About The Position

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your AFSIM modeling and simulation experience to analyze interesting and complex problems with innovative software and computing capabilities? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group! We are seeking a Senior AFSIM Analyst to help us evaluate and define solutions to enable the U.S. military to conduct strike warfare and air combat operations in complex operational environments. You'll be joining a hardworking team that supports a wide-range of military sponsors and analyzes critical and challenging technical problems. We strive to foster an environment of experimentation and creativity to address some of our country's most important challenges. We pride ourselves on our intellectual integrity, and our ability to deliver outstanding and unbiased analysis products. Our team emphasizes personal improvement and growth over short-lived success.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related area.
Have demonstrated excellence working with AFSIM performing modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Have knowledge in Air or Strike Warfare domains.
Can work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and communicate sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors.
Have strong scripting and programming skills with any of the following languages: Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or JAVA
Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level 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 or PhD degree in a technical field listed above.
Have experience using other mission-level analysis tools such as Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM.
Have experience leading analysis teams performing mission-level analysis and providing mentoring and training to staff members.
Have an active Top-Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and analyze models and concepts of employment for ground breaking technologies such as advanced air platforms, strike weapons, and integrated multi-domain effects.
Collaborate with our software development teams on improving our customized tools, including designing efficient representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines.
Work with a team of analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of analysis.
Have opportunities to engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative.