Senior Strike Weapons Analyst

About the role

We are a large team of 50+ engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists who perform mission-level analysis to drive acquisition decisions on important precision strike technologies. Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact on Department of Defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply models and scenarios to evaluate strike weapons and aircraft operating in denied environments
• Discover data-based, platform survivability and lethality trends; advise conclusions; and support DoD investment decisions
• Work with a small team including junior analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of high-profile DoD projects
• Engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative
• Present your work through briefings to both technical specialists and pivotal decision makers

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace, Electrical, or other form of Engineering; or, commensurate military or professional experience
• Demonstrated ability performing analysis with mission-level tools such as AFSIM, EADSIM, SUPPRESSOR, or JIMM on the survivability and effectiveness of strike weapon systems
• Highly skilled in learning new and exciting technical topics
• Work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and communicate complex ideas to a variety of partners
• Proficient to fluent in a programming or scripting language such as MATLAB or Python
• Able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace, Electrical, or other form of Engineering; or, commensurate military or professional experience
• Demonstrated ability performing analysis with mission-level tools such as AFSIM, EADSIM, SUPPRESSOR, or JIMM on the survivability and effectiveness of strike weapon systems
• Extensive knowledge of strike weapon systems and aircraft – how they’re built, how they operate, and how they collaborate with each other and additional offensive warfare platforms
• Demonstrated excellence leading mission-level modeling, simulation & analysis
• An active Top Secret security clearance

Skills

• Programming or scripting language proficiency (MATLAB, Python)
• Collaborative environment skills
• Complex idea communication skills
• Independent initiative and project leadership

Benefits

At APL, we offer 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.

Pay

Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually

Schedule

Not specified