Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2027 Graduate - Advanced Kinetic Weapons Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
  • Exposure to scientific computing and data analysis
  • Proficient in MATLAB or similar scientific computing language
  • Comfortable with Linux OS environment
  • Must be eligible for Interim Secret and ultimately Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Generate and analyze simulated guided missile data using simulations and statistical tools.
  • Evaluate performance of existing and future interceptor systems.
  • Verify and validate simulations against requirements and real-world data.
  • Present findings to U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency sponsors.
  • Influence decisions impacting the safety of war-fighters.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced missile defense systems.
  • Make a tangible impact on national security and defense technology.
  • Collaborate with a team of experts in the field.
  • Engage in cutting-edge simulations and data analysis work.
  • Gain experience with high-performance computing and advanced engineering methods.
Full Job Description
Description

The Weapon Systems Engineering group is seeking a technical professional to help us address complex engineering challenges for advanced missile defense systems. We are a team of experts whose goals are to conceive and assess real-world missile systems, perform laboratory / field testing, conduct in-depth analysis of post-processed data, and present findings to sponsors and the war-fighter.

As an Advanced Kinetic Weapons Engineer:
  • Your primary responsibility will be to generate and analyze simulated guided missile data through the use of high-fidelity and mixed-fidelity simulations and statistical analysis tools.
  • You will evaluate the performance of various existing and future interceptor systems, examining EO/IR and RF seeker operations, guidance and control performance, fire control sensor handover processes, missile proximity fuzing, and warhead efficacy.
  • Verify and validate simulations against requirements and real world data to obtain formal accreditation.
  • Present key findings to various government sponsors including the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA), among others.
  • Make an impact on decisions and future designs for the systems that keep our war-fighters safe!

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for this job if you:
  • Have a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, Computer Science, Math or Physics
  • Have exposure to scientific computing, data analysis, or a background in statistics and/or stochastic processes through classwork, projects, or internships
  • Are proficient in MATLAB or a similar scientific computing language such as SciPy or Julia
  • Are comfortable working in a Linux OS environment
  • 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.


You'll go above and beyond the minimum requirements if you:
  • Have a Master's degree in an Engineering field, Computer Science, Math or Physics
  • Have demonstrated skills in data analysis of simulated large-scale dynamical systems such as autonomous or piloted aircraft, guided missiles, or related kinetic systems
  • Have demonstrated an ability to craft clear and concise visualizations of analyzed data and explain the important outcomes to a wider audience
  • Have experience with high-performance computing clusters (HPC) scripting or usage such as SLURM or Univa Grid Engine
  • Have exposure to software verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A) testing
  • Exposure to advanced system engineering methods and MBSE tools such as SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody, etc. is a plus
  • Some experience with advanced architectures and wargaming software such as AFSIM, Command PE, etc. would be advantageous.
  • Hold an active security clearance with the ability to obtain a higher level clearance

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$165,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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