Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Modeling and Simulation Integration Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • BS degree in a technical field (Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar)
  • 1+ years of experience with missile or aerospace systems
  • Proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB or Python
  • Experience in running simulations and analyzing results
  • Must obtain an Interim Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness using various M&S tools
  • Design and execute structured physics-based simulation experiments
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance modeling capabilities
  • Build data visualization tools for complex datasets
  • Prepare and present documentation to technical and government stakeholders

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to tackle significant technical challenges
  • Engage with a variety of technical specialties
  • Gain exposure to leading-edge simulation technologies
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a Modeling and Simulation Integration Engineer to characterize and evaluate missile system performance against Precision Strike platforms in complex environments. We are a well-rounded 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 high-fidelity 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 Modeling and Simulation Integration Engineer...
  • Your primary responsibility will be to evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness by developing, using, and integrating together an assortment of medium to high fidelity engagement-level modeling and simulation tools across multiple technical specialty areas.
  • You will design and execute structured physics-based one-vs-one and one-vs-few simulation experiments to explore system performance, sensitivities, and trade spaces.
  • You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop, and improve detailed modeling capabilities.
  • You will build novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets.
  • 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 BS degree in a technical field such as Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or other engineering field
  • Have 1+ years of experience analyzing missile systems or working with aerospace systems
  • Have experience with programming languages such as MATLAB or Python
  • Have experience running simulations and investigating driving factors behind results
  • 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 MS or PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or other Engineering field
  • Have experience with M&S tools such as AFSIM, ESAMS, SHAZAM, or the Vulnerability Toolkit, to analyze the effectiveness of Missile GN&C, seekers, fuzes, and/or warheads
  • Have strong programming skills with at least one of the following languages: Python, MATLAB / Simulink, C / C++, Fortran
  • Have experience with simulation Design of Experiments (DoE) methods
  • Have experience working with DoD Government customers and industry partners
  • Have an active Top Secret security clearance

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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