2026 PhD Graduate - Engineering/Mathematician - Simulation & Analysis

About the role

We are seeking innovative and talented technical graduates to join our Multi-Domain System Concepts Group. You will contribute to the development and assessment of Missile Defense systems, model, analyze, and perform assessments of fielded systems, find opportunities for improvement, propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve capabilities, and conduct analysis to assess potential future systems performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and assessment of Missile Defense systems
• Model, analyze, and perform assessments of fielded systems and find opportunities for improvement
• Propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve capabilities
• Conduct analysis to assess potential future systems performance
• Develop expertise in analysis, algorithm development, optimization, and modeling and simulation of a wide variety of U.S. Navy, Missile Defense, and Space systems
• Develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community

Requirements

• Have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics, or similar program
• Skilled in and/or have knowledge of programming and analysis, technical writing and presentation, as well as fundamental math and physics knowledge
• Proficient in using MATLAB to conduct analysis, conduct algorithm development, and/or create visualizations of data
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance

Qualifications

• Meet our minimum qualifications if you have...
• Have direct experience with or domain knowledge of Navy, Missile Defense Agency, or Space Force systems
• Have a final Secret or Top Secret clearance if you have...

Skills

While not explicitly listed, skills that are important for this role include:

• Programming and analysis
• Technical writing and presentation
• Fundamental math and physics knowledge
• Proficiency in using MATLAB

Benefits

At APL, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Education assistance
• Training and development

Pay

Minimum Rate: $105,000 Annually
Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually

Schedule

Not specified in the job posting.