Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Weapons Systems Accuracy Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $100K — $245K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical field.
  • 3+ years of quantitative analysis or modeling and simulation experience.
  • Ability to build physics-based models and apply basic statistical methods.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for scientific computing.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
  • Eligibility for a government security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Assess accuracy of various weapon systems and predict system-level performance.
  • Evaluate performance using dynamical models of sensors and systems.
  • Analyze real flight-test and simulation data through statistical techniques.
  • Produce clear reports and oral briefings for senior sponsors.
  • Interact with partners and sponsors, answering technical questions and presenting results.
  • Foster a collaborative environment by mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that impact national security.
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Possibility for obtaining advanced security clearances.
  • Involvement with next-generation military technologies and systems.
Full Job Description
Description

As a Weapon-System Accuracy Analyst you will ...
  • Assess the accuracy of shipboard, missile, and reentry systems, and translate those results into system-level accuracy predictions.
  • Use dynamical models of sensors, aerodynamics, and actuated systems to evaluate performance at both a system and subsystem level
  • Work with real flight-test and simulation data and apply statistical techniques (regression analysis, hypothesis tests, maximum likelihood estimation) to extract meaningful performance metrics.
  • Produce clear written reports and concise oral briefings that senior government sponsors rely on when setting requirements, planning flight-test campaigns, and deciding on next-generation designs.
  • Interact with sponsors and partner organizations, answer technical questions, present results, and incorporate feedback into the next round of analysis.
  • Help junior team members learn the same techniques, fostering a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...
  • Hold a B.S. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical field.
  • Have 3+ years of professional experience doing quantitative analysis or modeling and simulation of complex systems.
  • Are comfortable building physics-based models (e.g., using Newton's laws, sensor error budgets) and applying basic statistical methods to evaluate the performance of complex systems.
  • Possess proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or C++ for scientific computing (writing scripts, plotting results, debugging).
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills, and you can explain technical material to both experts and non-experts.
  • Enjoy working on a team, sharing ideas, and collaborating with people from different disciplines.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you ...
  • Have a M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (physics, applied mathematics, engineering, etc.).
  • Have experience applying software best practices including object-oriented programming in C++, MATLAB, or Python, unit testing, continuous-integration, and Git version control.
  • Have applied estimation techniques such as Kalman filtering, particle/unscented filters, or maximum-likelihood methods that use Fisher information.
  • Have direct worked on strategic missile, submarine, or flight-test programs (e.g., SLBM, ICBM, or related launch-vehicle subsystems).
  • Have experience developing requirements and verification plans for new weapon-system designs or flight-test campaigns.
  • Are familiar with next-generation inertial measurement units, sensors, and related hardware.
  • Possess an active Secret (or higher) clearance at the time you apply.
  • Have experience presenting technical results to senior government sponsors and influencing design or test-planning decisions.

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.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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