2026 Graduate - Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Job Overview Are you passionate about improving Precision Strike capabilities for the United States warfighter? Do you love solving complex problems with sophisticated modeling and simulation (M&S) tools? If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field and want to study the survivability of missile systems, we'd love to have you join our team! We are seeking a missile effectiveness analyst to help us characterize and evaluate missile performance against precision strike platforms in complex environments. We are a multi-talented and 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! Responsibilities 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 modeling capabilities and adversary missile models 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 with data processing languages such as MATLAB and Python Have experience using physics-based simulations and investigating the driving factors behind performance Have experience solving complex problems using defined and documented processes Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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. Additional Qualifications Have a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field Have experience in the modeling and simulation of missile or other aerospace systems Have experience with Simulink, Fortran, or an object‑oriented language such as C++ Have experience working with software versioning systems such as Git or SVN Have experience working with external customers and partners Hold an active final Secret level security clearance Special Working Conditions Limited air and vehicle travel to U.S. Government and Department of Defense contractor facilities. Benefits Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. 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. Compensation Minimum Rate: $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate: $165,000 Annually #J-18808-Ljbffr The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory