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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 weeks ago

Senior AFSIM Analyst

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to addressing critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. They are seeking a Senior AFSIM Analyst to develop and analyze models for advanced air platforms and strike weapons, while collaborating with software development teams and guiding junior analysts.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and analyze models and concepts of employment for ground breaking technologies such as advanced air platforms, strike weapons, and integrated multi-domain effects

Collaborate with our software development teams on improving our customized tools, including designing efficient representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines

Work with a team of analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of analysis

Have opportunities to engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative

Qualification

AFSIM modelingAir Warfare knowledgeScriptingProgrammingPythonMATLABC/C++JAVATeam collaborationCommunication skillsMentoring experience

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related area

Have demonstrated excellence working with AFSIM performing modeling, simulation, and analysis

Have knowledge in Air or Strike Warfare domains

Can work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and communicate sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors

Have strong scripting and programming skills with any of the following languages: Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or JAVA

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have a Master's or PhD degree in a technical field listed above

Have experience using other mission-level analysis tools such as Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM

Have experience leading analysis teams performing mission-level analysis and providing mentoring and training to staff members

Have an active Top-Secret security clearance

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

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

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942