Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer
$100kJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Description Are you looking for exciting opportunities to lead efforts to model, analyze, and develop state of the art concepts in integrated and layered missile defense involving kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities? We are seeking a senior engineer (or equivalent background) to help us lead teams to model, analyze, and develop next generation solutions to our nation’s most challenging missile defense problems. Responsibilities Lead teams and write and use MATLAB to develop and analyze Missile Defense systems. Model, analyze, and lead performance assessments of fielded and conceptual systems, finding opportunities for improvement and developing innovative concepts/algorithms. Develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community. Contribute to a dynamic group culture, upholding core values through participation in collaborative teams, continual improvement, innovation, risk-taking, and developing high quality products. Qualifications Have a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or an equivalent degree. Have at least 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a Department of Defense focus. Have proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary analyses. Proficient in MATLAB, including Object Oriented capabilities, for modeling, simulation, analysis, and visualization. Proficient in using version control software to develop MATLAB simulations in a team environment. Excel in a multi‑disciplinary team environment. Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Have or be able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required. You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you Have specific domain knowledge of Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Space Force, Navy, and Army sensors, battle management systems, and kinetic and non‑kinetic defeat capabilities. Proficient in developing event‑driven MATLAB simulations. Hold a Top Secret or higher clearance. Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
$85k
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