2026 PhD Graduate - Weapon Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Modeling/Simulation

junior operations Systems Engineer ic Phd's · Posted Dec 3, 2025

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a junior-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with C++, Git, Data Visualization. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Education
Ph.D. preferred
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Modeling/Simulation
Posted
Dec 3, 2025
AI Summary
Develop physics-based missile system models and simulations to assess strike platform effectiveness in complex environments. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on modeling, analysis, and data visualization. Requires PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field with MATLAB/Python proficiency and security clearance eligibility.
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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Are you passionate about improving Precision Strike capabilities for the United States warfighter?


Do you love solving complex problems with sophisticated modeling and simulation (M&S) tools?

 

If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field and want to study the survivability of missile systems, we'd love to have you join our team!

 

We are seeking a weapon systems modeling and analysis engineer to help us develop, characterize, and evaluate missile performance against precision strike platforms in complex environments. We are a multi talented and hardworking team of analysts and engineers who support a wide range of government sponsors who have many exciting technical problems. Our team conducts high fidelity physics-based modeling while collaborating with authorities in other fields including: GN&C, RF / IR Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Software Development, Systems Engineering and more!

As a member of our team, you will:

  • Develop and use physics-based models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1-v-1 and 1-v-few scenarios
  • Analyze driving factors behind strike system performance
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop and improve modeling capabilities and missile models
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