2026 Graduate - Missile Effectiveness Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Modeling/Simulation

junior Data Analyst ic Bachelor's · Posted Feb 5, 2026

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a junior-level Data Analyst based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with C++, Git, Data Visualization. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Data Analyst
Function
data engineering
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Modeling/Simulation
Posted
Feb 5, 2026
AI Summary
Missile effectiveness analyst using physics-based modeling and simulation tools to evaluate U.S. strike missile performance. Requires Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, with MATLAB/Python proficiency and experience with physics-based simulations. Must obtain Interim Secret security clearance and be U.S. citizen.
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Job description

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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 Bachelor's or Master's 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 missile effectiveness analyst to help us characterize and evaluate missile performance against precision strike platforms in complex environments. We are a multi-talented and hardworking team of analysts 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:

  • Use engagement-level models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1-v-1 or 1-v-few scenarios
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop and improve modeling capabilities and adversary missile models
  • Build and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets
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