Missile Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer

About the role

Are you interested in improving the precision strike capabilities of the United States’ preeminent tactical weapon systems? Do you enjoy solving complex problems relating to the design and execution of physics-based modeling and simulation tools? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a Missile Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and design physics-based engagement-level simulation tools to support the analysis and characterization of precision strike weapon performance across a variety of employment scenarios and environments. You will join a well-rounded and hardworking team of analysts and engineers who support a wide range of government sponsors facing exciting challenges. As a member of our team, you will develop and use high-fidelity simulation tools to conduct physics-based engagement analyses, spanning a broad set of disciplines including (but not limited to): Aerodynamics, propulsion systems, GNC, radar systems, electronic warfare and more.

Responsibilities

• Guide and execute the implementation of missile modeling concepts into a modular C++ 6DoF simulation used to support threat modeling and blue strike weapon performance assessments.
• Enable modelers and analysts via development and maintenance of analysis software tools, pipelines, and workflows needed to assess and interpret engagement-level results.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of aerodynamicists, propulsion specialists, GNC experts, and more to develop and improve missile modeling and engagement analysis capabilities.
• Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners, and sponsors.
• Lead software engineering best practices, including code reviews, continuous integration, documentation and the development of reusable libraries.
• Conduct physics-based one-vs-one and one-vs-few analyses of threat missile systems against blue strike platforms.

Qualifications

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

• Possess a BS degree in a technical field such as Aerospace, Electrical or other Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics.
• Have experience as a core contributor in the modeling and simulation of missile systems and/or aerospace vehicles.
• Have strong programming skills in C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Have proficiency in software version control and unit, integration, and regression testing principles.
• Are willing, able and passionate about learning missile systems concepts to improve modeling and simulation tools and to perform engagement-level analysis.
• 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.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have an MS or PhD degree in a technical field such as Aerospace, Electrical or other Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics.
• Have experience leading a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers to develop, test, and deploy high-fidelity physics-based simulation tools.
• Have experience in one or more of the following areas: air vehicle survivability analysis, susceptibility and vulnerability modeling, physics-based simulation software development, surface-to-air and air-to-air missile analysis.
• Have experience with Intel Community (MSIC, NASIC, ONI) threat interceptor (or strike weapon) models using AFSIM and/or TMAP.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.
• Education assistance program.
• Unparalleled retirement contributions.
• Healthy work/life balance.

Pay

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually; Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually. 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.