Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
2026 PhD Graduate - Modeling and Simulation Analyst - Air Combat and Strike Miss
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724
2026 PhD Graduate – Modeling and Simulation Analyst – Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group
Pay Range : $102,500.00 / yr – $227,500.00 / yr (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory)
Description Are you a PhD graduate with an interest in supporting the development and employment of novel air vehicles, weapons, sensors, and countermeasures? Do you like contributing to a highly collaborative team environment and learning from some of the top experts in their fields? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team!
We are seeking outstanding candidates to help us shape the development of air dominance and strike platforms, kinetic and non-kinetic weapons, and military tactics by building and applying modeling and simulation tools to perform multi-domain survivability and mission effectiveness analysis.
We are a large team of 50+ 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.
Responsibilities
Evaluate the US military’s ability to deny, degrade, disrupt, and deceive threat sensors, communications, and tracking to improve platform survivability in contested environments.
Model scenarios with strike weapons and aircraft to make critical contributions to their design, requirements, and optimal tactical employment.
Conduct and analyze multi‑domain, mission‑level simulations to identify trends, extract meaningful insights, and support mission planning and strategic decision‑making.
Apply MATLAB, Python, and/or other programming languages to develop scripts to process and analyze data.
Minimum Qualifications
Possess a PhD in engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related technical field.
Have familiarity with programming languages and standard methodologies.
Can work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date, and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD research focused on designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments.
Skilled in data visualization or modeling and simulation.
Experience with air platform maneuverability and survivability, RF physics and signal processing, or ISR&T.
Experience applying MATLAB or Python to analysis problems.
Active security clearance.
About APL Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation, and provide a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where employees can grow and innovate.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.
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Description Are you a PhD graduate with an interest in supporting the development and employment of novel air vehicles, weapons, sensors, and countermeasures? Do you like contributing to a highly collaborative team environment and learning from some of the top experts in their fields? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team!
We are seeking outstanding candidates to help us shape the development of air dominance and strike platforms, kinetic and non-kinetic weapons, and military tactics by building and applying modeling and simulation tools to perform multi-domain survivability and mission effectiveness analysis.
We are a large team of 50+ 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.
Responsibilities
Evaluate the US military’s ability to deny, degrade, disrupt, and deceive threat sensors, communications, and tracking to improve platform survivability in contested environments.
Model scenarios with strike weapons and aircraft to make critical contributions to their design, requirements, and optimal tactical employment.
Conduct and analyze multi‑domain, mission‑level simulations to identify trends, extract meaningful insights, and support mission planning and strategic decision‑making.
Apply MATLAB, Python, and/or other programming languages to develop scripts to process and analyze data.
Minimum Qualifications
Possess a PhD in engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related technical field.
Have familiarity with programming languages and standard methodologies.
Can work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date, and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD research focused on designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments.
Skilled in data visualization or modeling and simulation.
Experience with air platform maneuverability and survivability, RF physics and signal processing, or ISR&T.
Experience applying MATLAB or Python to analysis problems.
Active security clearance.
About APL Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation, and provide a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where employees can grow and innovate.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.
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