Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Description Are you passionate about improving Precision Strike capabilities for our warfighters? Do you love solving complex problems with sophisticated modeling and simulation (M&S) tools? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative and fun work environments? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a missile effectiveness analyst to characterize and evaluate tactical missile system performance against complex and emergent threats. We are a hardworking team of analysts who support a wide range of government sponsors who have many exciting technical problems. Our team conducts high fidelity physics‑based modeling while collaborating with authorities in other fields including: GN&C, RF/IR Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Software Development, Systems Engineering and more! As a missile effectiveness modeling and simulation analyst, you will… Use engagement‑level models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1‑v‑1 or 1‑v‑few scenarios Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to use, develop and improve missile modeling capabilities Build and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners and government sponsors Collaborate with mission‑level analysts and inform their modeling efforts Qualifications Have a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field Have experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems Have strong programming skills with languages such as MATLAB, Python or C++ Are willing, able and passionate about learning missile system concepts in order to improve modeling & simulation tools and perform engagement‑level analysis Are able to obtain an Interim Secret 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 degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another engineering field Have 5+ years of experience analyzing driving factors behind missile system performance or working with aerospace systems Have experience using M&S tools such as ESAMS, SHAZAM and/or TMAP/TBA Have programming skills with Simulink or Fortran Have experience working with software versioning systems such as Git Have experience working with external customers and partners Have an interim or final Top Secret security clearance Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab