Modeling & Simulation Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a creative, motivated engineer to help develop simulations of US weapons, threat missiles, and submersibles. You will have opportunities to develop groundbreaking solutions to the nation's toughest multidisciplinary problems. Our group has a well-rounded mix of people that like to explore, build, share, invent, and collaborate.

As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer, every day will bring exciting new challenges, including:

• Connecting with other teams to participate in the full pipeline of system development, from conception to integration.
• Contributing to and possibly leading technical teams to develop and modify algorithms and physics-based models implemented in dynamic simulations using MATLAB/Simulink and modern C++.
• Building high fidelity, six degree-of-freedom simulations and using them to analyze the performance of a variety of systems.
• Working across subject areas to solve multidisciplinary problems and ensuring we provide our sponsors with the best solutions. This could range from supporting pre-design efforts to the testing of hardware prior to deployment.

Requirements

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you:

• Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or another related technical field with 5 years technical experience.
• Have the capability to independently develop models, execute technical analysis, compile and validate results, and present to external sponsors.
• Have demonstrated ability developing physics-based models and simulations.
• Have significant experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and/or C++.
• Have some background in missile flight dynamics or guidance and control.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you:

• Possess a Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or another related technical field.
• Have 10+ years of technical experience.
• Have a background in researching and developing vehicle designs for multiple applications, including missiles, hypersonics, autonomous aerial vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and submersibles.
• Have an ability to absorb perspectives of a sophisticated system that may be unfamiliar to you from assorted team members and form them into a cohesive system-level view.
• Have experience in balancing analysis fidelity to answer questions.
• Have enough depth with numerical methods to understand/bypass potential shortfalls and can choose well-suited algorithms for a given problem.
• Have experience developing and maintaining large software architectures.
• Have demonstrated experience in performing multidisciplinary analysis and optimization (MDAO).
• Hold a DoD Secret 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 a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

Pay

Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Education assistance and training and development
• Additional compensation may include sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance