Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Missile Defense Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant technical fields (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science)
  • Proficient in programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, C++, Python, Java)
  • At least 3 years of experience with DoD Command and Control systems
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required
  • Eligibility for classified information access (U.S. citizenship)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and development for U.S. Defense systems
  • Implement innovative algorithms for national defense
  • Develop AI/ML solutions for complex defense challenges
  • Enhance data fusion and tracking capabilities
  • Develop and test technical solutions using programming languages
  • Create prototype solutions and work with fielded systems
  • Test contractor algorithms against government requirements
  • Communicate technical recommendations to leadership and engineering community

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunities to tackle significant national security challenges
  • Focus on continual improvement and risk-taking in project work
  • Engage in a dynamic team culture that values participation
  • Potential for advancement in technical capabilities and professional growth
Full Job Description
Description

Are you interested in exciting opportunities solving the most important challenges defending the United States, our forces, and our allies from air and missile threats?

If so, we'd love to have you join our team!

The Cross-Domain Battle Management Group is seeking innovative and hard-working professionals with a degree in a technical field to work with our Colorado Springs team. Join us to work in an exciting and collaborative environment where we tackle challenging technical national security problems. Our group specializes in bridging the missile defense and space domains, with the objective of building capabilities across the services to increase and maintain the Nation's superiority in missile defense.

As a Missile Defense Engineer, you will be...
  • Conducting research and development activities creating concepts that identify and fill gaps in the U.S. Defense systems
  • Implementing novel algorithms that redefine the state of the art in our nation's defensive systems
  • Developing sophisticated Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning approaches for solving complex problems
  • Crafting novel data fusion, object tracking, and discrimination improvements for distributed defensive concepts
  • Using modern programming languages to develop and test technical solutions
  • Developing prototype capabilities and working with real-world systems to transition ideas to fielded systems
  • Testing contractor algorithm implementation against government performance requirements
  • Effectively communicating technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community
  • Contributing to a dynamic group culture that values participation in collaborative teams and activities, and dedication to continual improvement, innovation, and risk-taking

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or similar degrees.
  • Are skilled in and/or can build programming skills in MATLAB, C++, C, Python, Java, or similar..
  • Have at least 3 years of experience working with DoD Command and Control systems
  • Hold an active Top 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...
  • Have working knowledge of configuration management tools.
  • Have domain knowledge of Navy, Missile Defense Agency, or Air Force Command and Control systems.
  • Have a final Top Secret SCI clearance.


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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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