Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Lethality Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace or related field.
  • At least two years of experience with missile systems or aerospace/defense systems.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB or Python.
  • Experience in developing or utilizing modeling and simulation tools.
  • Strong analytical skills to solve technical problems from start to finish.
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance (Interim Secret at minimum).

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate effectiveness of precision strike platforms through modeling and simulation.
  • Analyze performance of current and future weapon systems for optimal engagements.
  • Develop engineering software tools for analyzing large data sets.
  • Collaborate with Intelligence Community to develop target models.
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance modeling capabilities.
  • Prepare and deliver formal documentation to technical and operational partners.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary work environment.
  • Exposure to a range of government sponsors and technical challenges.
  • Opportunity to develop unique engineering software solutions.
  • Engagement with advanced missile system technologies.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a Lethality M&S Engineer to characterize and evaluate missile system end-game performance for Precision Strike platforms. We are a multi-disciplinary and hardworking team of analysts and developers who support a wide range of government sponsors with many exciting technical problems. As a member of our team, you will develop and use simulation tools to conduct physics-based engagement-level and mission-level analyses, while collaborating with specialists and integrating M&S tools in other fields including (but not limited to): aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion, radar engineering, electronic warfare, software development, systems engineering and more.

As a Lethality Modeling & Simulation Engineer...
  • Your primary responsibility will be to evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness by developing, using, and integrating together an assortment of engagement-level lethality modeling and simulation tools.
  • You will analyze the performance of current and future weapon systems, as well as helping optimize engagements the weapon system could perform.
  • You will help build and develop novel engineering software tools to analyze large and complex data sets.
  • Work with members of the Intelligence Community (IC) to help develop models of key targets and understand how best to defeat them.
  • You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop, and improve detailed modeling capabilities.
  • You will prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners, and Government sponsors.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a closely related engineering field.
  • Have at least two years of relevant experience analyzing missile systems or working with aerospace/defense systems.
  • Have experience with programming languages such as MATLAB or Python.
  • Have experience running or developing modeling and simulations tools.
  • Have the ability to analyze complex technical problems, develop effective solutions, and execute tasks through completion.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level government 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 our minimum requirements if you...
  • Have a Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or other Engineering field.
  • Have detailed experience with warhead design, penetration mechanics, shock physics, weapon targeting, or other related fields.
  • Have experience with M&S tools such as AFSIM, ESAMS, SHAZAM, AJEM, VITAL, etc. to analyze the effectiveness of fuzes and/or warheads.
  • Have experience with hydrocode analysis tools such as ALE3D, Velodyne, CTH, LS-DYNA to conduct high-fidelity analysis of systems.
  • Have strong programming skills with at least one of the following languages: Python, MATLAB / Simulink, C / C++.
  • Have experience working with DoW Government customers, industry partners, or the Intelligence Community.
  • Have an active Top Secret or higher level security clearance.

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Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 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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