Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

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?

Do you love working in an exciting and collaborative environment to tackle challenging technical problems? Do you want to have a tangible impact on the world around you and contribute to solving critical challenges that face the country?

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

We are seeking a senior engineer (or equivalent background) to help us lead teams to model, analyze, and develop the next generation of solutions to our nation's most challenging missile defense problems. As the threats to our defenses grow, we need creative thinkers and leaders that will push the boundaries of capability to ensure we stay ahead of these threats by thinking outside the box, taking risks, and collaborating across a team of engineers.

As a Senior Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be leading teams and writing and using MATLAB to develop and analyze Missile Defense systems.
• You will model, analyze, and lead performance assessments of fielded and conceptual systems and find opportunities for improvement. You will propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve US capabilties.
• You will develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community.
• You will contribute to a dynamic group culture to uphold core values through participation in collaborative teams and activities, as well as a dedication to continual improvement, innovation and risk-taking, and developing high quality products.

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

• Have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree
• Have at least 5+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with Department of Defense focus
• Have proven experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary analyses
• Have proficiency using MATLAB, including using Object Oriented capabilities, to conduct modeling and simulationm, perform analysis, and create vizualizations
• Have profiency using version control software to develop MATLAB simulations in a team environment
• Excel in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Are an effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Have or can obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security 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 specific domain knowledge of Missile Defense Agency, Navy, and Army sensors, battle management systems, and kinetic and non-kinetic defeat capabilities
• Have proficiency using MATLAB to develop event-driven simulations
• Have a Top Secret or higher clearance

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation 's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL 's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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.