Graduate - Modeling & Simulation Analyst - Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis

Position: 2026 Graduate - Modeling & Simulation Analyst - Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis

2026 Graduate - Modeling & Simulation Analyst - Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

Do you want to support the development and employment of novel air vehicles, weapons, sensors, and countermeasures? Do you like contributing to a highly collaborative team environment and learning from some of the top experts in their fields? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team!

We are seeking outstanding candidates to help us shape the development of air dominance and strike platforms, kinetic and non-kinetic weapons, and military tactics by building and applying modeling and simulation tools to perform multi‑domain survivability and mission effectiveness analysis.

We are a large team of 50+ engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists who perform mission‑level analysis to drive acquisition decisions on important precision strike technologies. Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact on Department of Defense programs. We are committed to building strong, effective teams, continuously enhancing our capabilities, encouraging collaboration, and maintaining a professional environment founded on integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the US military’s ability to deny, degrade, disrupt, and deceive threat sensors, communications, and tracking to improve platform survivability in contested environments.
• Model scenarios with strike weapons and aircraft to make critical contributions to their design, requirements, and optimal tactical employment.
• Conduct and analyze multi‑domain, mission‑level simulations to identify trends, extract meaningful insights, and support mission planning and strategic decision‑making.
• Apply MATLAB, Python, and/or other programming languages to develop scripts to process and analyze data.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Have some familiarity with programming languages and standard methodologies.
• Can work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Are willing to learn about math, physics, and engineering concepts that are not often taught as part of degree programs.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level 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 in one of the technical fields listed above.
• Are skilled in data visualization or modeling and simulation.
• Have experience with air platform maneuverability and survivability, radio frequency (RF) physics and signal processing, or Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (ISR&T).
• Have experience applying MATLAB or Python to analysis problems.
• Have an active security clearance.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and…