Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Missile Defense Command & Control Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in missile defense command and control analysis, especially with Aegis system
  • Proficient in modern data science techniques
  • Interest in novel applications of data science in analysis and concept development
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for briefings and test events
  • Secret security clearance required; U.S. citizenship necessary for eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify analysis and modeling products for missile defense and space domain awareness
  • Create strong analysis tools for government and contractor stakeholders
  • Apply machine learning and data science tools to modeling and simulation capabilities
  • Review and present findings at major reviews to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaboration with advanced systems and technologies
  • Engagement in critical national security missions
  • Exposure to high-level analysis and strategic decision-making
Full Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and hard-working missile defense command and control analyst to join the Cross-Domain Battle Management group in the Air and Missile Defense Sector. In this role, you will be using your skills and knowledge of machine learning, data science, and analysis to identify improvements and develop new solutions for our nation's missile defense systems. As a Missile Defense Command & Control Analyst you will ... • Develop and modify analysis and modeling and simulation products for capturing the behavior of key systems of importance for missile defense and space domain awareness missions • Develop strong analysis tools and products for supporting government and contractor stakeholders to identify and resolve key issues • Apply modern machine learning and data science tools to our M&S and analytical capabilities, to include potential prototype algorithmic development • Review and present key findings, issues, and opportunities at major reviews as required by sponsor and contractor stakeholders Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... • Possess a Masters degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field • Have 4+ years of experience working with missile defense command and control analysis, particularly with the Aegis missile defense system • Are skilled in modern data science techniques and have an interest in applying them in novel ways to analysis and concept development pipelines • Are willing and able to travel occastionally to government and contractor sites within the continental US in support of briefings and test events • Hold a Secret security 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... • Hold an active Top Secret security clearance Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually Maximum Rate $245,000 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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