Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical Lead
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Modeling/Simulation
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a senior-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD.
- Role
- Technical Lead
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Modeling/Simulation
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you searching for an opportunity to apply your leadership and modeling, simulation, and analysis background in an engaging, collegiate environment?
Are you passionate about analyzing sophisticated problems with innovative software and computing capabilities?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group to help lead a talented team of scientists, engineers, and analysts!
We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on advanced weapon systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products. You'll be joining our team of hardworking technical specialists, who are dedicated to the advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis.
We are a large team of 40+ 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. We believe in building strong, productive teams, continually growing our capabilities, cultivating collaborative relationships and encouraging a work environment that embraces integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and a little bit of fun!
As a Technical Lead you will…
- Lead small teams in the evaluation of precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using an assortment of mission-level analysis tools with the goal of discovering useful data, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.