DescriptionDo you like to dive in to technical problems to develop a deep understanding of them in order to apply that understanding to solve real warfighter challenges?
Are you interested in applying your skills to solve unique navigation challenges facing the US Navy?
Do you want to be part of a team of engineers, applied mathematicians and physicists as we ensure the US Navy has the most accurate, yet reliable maritime navigation systems in the world?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are the Navigation group in the Force Projection Sector at JHU/APL. We are seeking a Navigation Analyst to help us pursue innovative solutions to the timely and timeless maritime navigation problem.
As a Navigation Analyst, you will...- Become the Subject Matter Expert on the mathematical theory and physics behind cutting-edge navigation systems that must operate in extremely demanding conditions in support of the most crucial missions of the US military.
- Apply this knowledge to model the errors in various navigation systems and be part of a team determining their impact on tactical and strategic mission objectives as we also investigate methods to mitigate their influence.
- Join a highly talented and motivated team of mathematicians, engineers and physicists focused on navigation error analysis with many opportunities to collaborate with other innovative experts from a variety of technical fields.
Your specific tasks will include...- Mastering the mathematical models governing the performance of the most accurate inertial navigation systems in the US Navy surface and subsurface fleet.
- Deriving the physics-based models for how the various supporting aids to the navigation system interact and influence the inertial system.
- Implementing these mathematical and physics-based models in software applications to analyze the performance of the inertial navigation systems and supporting aids.
- Assessing the fidelity of the navigation systems being studied then communicating your conclusions and recommendations to decision-makers.
QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...- Have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
- Have at least 3 years of relevant experience developing and using mathematical or physics-based models describing a complex system to perform analysis.
- Have experience with Kalman filters and/or modern system estimation methods.
- Have experience with a high-level programming language like MATLAB or Python.
- Have the verbal and writing skills and disposition necessary for documenting and presenting work to APL colleagues and government sponsors.
- Enjoy solving challenging technical problems requiring both self-motivated independent investigation and collaborative team effort.
- Are willing and able to travel occasionally to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites to present results.
- Are able to obtain a 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 our minimum requirements if you...- Have a Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
- Have experience modeling navigation sensors including IMUs, GPS, and navigational sonars (Doppler Velocity Log, Correlation Velocity Log).
- Have specific experience with accuracy performance analysis for maritime navigation or missile systems.
- Have experience with DoD test and evaluation programs.
- Have familiarity with submarine operations.
- Have a Top Secret security clearance.
Minimum Rate$100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate$245,000 Annually
