Missile Defense Command & Control Analyst
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Systems Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Data Scientist based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Machine Learning.
- Role
- Data Scientist
- Function
- data engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Systems Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you a critical thinker who loves exploring data to discover issues and find innovative ways to tackle problems?
Are you passionate about solving the nation's most challenging technical missile defense problems?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a skilled and hard-working missile defense command and control analyst to join the Cross-Domain Battle Management group in the Air and Missile Defense Sector. In this role, you will be using your skills and knowledge of machine learning, data science, and analysis to identify improvements and develop new solutions for our nation's missile defense systems.
As a Missile Defense Command & Control Analyst you will ...
- Develop and modify analysis and modeling and simulation products for capturing the behavior of key systems of importance for missile defense and space domain awareness missions
- Develop strong analysis tools and products for supporting government and contractor stakeholders to identify and resolve key issues
- Apply modern machine learning and data science tools to our M&S and analytical capabilities, to include potential prototype algorithmic development
- Review and present key findings, issues, and opportunities at major reviews as required by sponsor and contractor stakeholders
Qualifications
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