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Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Job in Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland, 20725, USA
Listing for: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Robotics, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 245000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 245000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Modeling And Simulation Engineer

Would you be interested in helping shape the next generation of US defense capability?

Are you looking for meaningful work developing physics-based simulations for innovative technologies to support our warfighters while working with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a creative, motivated engineer to help us develop simulations of US weapons, threat missiles, and submersibles. You will have opportunities to develop groundbreaking solutions to the nation's toughest multidisciplinary problems. Our group has a well-rounded mix of people that like to explore, build, share, invent, and collaborate.

As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer, every day will bring exciting new challenges, including:

  • Connecting with other teams to participate in the full pipeline of system development, from conception to integration.
  • Contributing to and possibly leading technical teams to develop and modifying algorithms and physics-based models implemented in dynamic simulations using MATLAB/Simulink and modern C++.
  • Building high fidelity, six degree-of-freedom simulations and using them to analyze the performance of a variety of systems.
  • Working across subject areas to solve multidisciplinary problems and ensuring we provide our sponsors with the best solutions. This could range from supporting pre-design efforts to the testing of hardware prior to deployment.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

  • Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or another related technical field with 5 years technical experience.
  • Have the capability to independently develop models, execute technical analysis, compile and validate results, and present to external sponsors.
  • Have demonstrated ability developing physics-based models and simulations.
  • Have significant experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and/or C++.
  • Have some background in missile flight dynamics or guidance and control.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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...

  • Possess a Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or another related technical field.
  • Have 10+ years of technical experience.
  • Have a background in researching and developing vehicle designs for multiple applications, including missiles, hypersonics, autonomous aerial vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and submersibles.
  • Have an ability to absorb perspectives of a sophisticated system that may be unfamiliar to you from assorted team members and form them into a cohesive system-level view.
  • Have experience in balancing analysis fidelity to answer questions.
  • Have enough depth with numerical methods to understand/bypass potential shortfalls and can choose well-suited algorithms for a given problem.
  • Have experience developing and maintaining large software architectures.
  • Have demonstrated experience in performing multidisciplinary analysis and optimization (MDAO).
  • Hold a DoD Secret Clearance.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.

APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

$100,000 Annually to $245,000 Annually

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