Lethality Modeling & Simulation Engineer

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?

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 Lethality M&S Engineer to characterize and evaluate missile system end-game performance for Precision Strike platforms. We are a multi-disciplinary and hardworking team of analysts and developers who support a wide range of government sponsors with many exciting technical problems. As a member of our team, you will develop and use simulation tools to conduct physics-based engagement-level and mission-level analyses, while collaborating with specialists and integrating M&S tools in other fields including (but not limited to): aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion, radar engineering, electronic warfare, software development, systems engineering and more.

• Your primary responsibility will be to evaluate precision strike platform effectiveness by developing, using, and integrating together an assortment of engagement-level lethality modeling and simulation tools.
• You will analyze the performance of current and future weapon systems, as well as helping optimize engagements the weapon system could perform.
• You will help build and develop novel engineering software tools to analyze large and complex data sets.
• Work with members of the Intelligence Community (IC) to help develop models of key targets and understand how best to defeat them.
• You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop, and improve detailed modeling capabilities.
• You will prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners, and Government sponsors.

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

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a closely related engineering field.
• Have at least two years of relevant experience analyzing missile systems or working with aerospace/defense systems.
• Have experience with programming languages such as MATLAB or Python.
• Have experience running or developing modeling and simulations tools.
• Have the ability to analyze complex technical problems, develop effective solutions, and execute tasks through completion.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level government 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.

• Have a Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or other Engineering field.
• Have detailed experience with warhead design, penetration mechanics, shock physics, weapon targeting, or other related fields.
• Have experience with M&S tools such as AFSIM, ESAMS, SHAZAM, AJEM, VITAL, etc. to analyze the effectiveness of fuzes and/or warheads.
• Have experience with hydrocode analysis tools such as ALE3D, Velodyne, CTH, LS-DYNA to conduct high-fidelity analysis of systems.
• Have strong programming skills with at least one of the following languages:
  Python, MATLAB / Simulink, C / C++.
• Have experience working with DoW Government customers, industry partners, or the Intelligence Community.
• Have an active Top Secret or higher level security clearance.

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.

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