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Weapon System Analyst - Laurel Maryland
Company: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labor Location: Laurel, Maryland
Posted On: 04/19/2024
Description Are you passionate about applying your physics knowledge and mathematical skills to solve real world problems?Do you love to learn about complex systems and new methods of analysis to attack difficult problems?Do you enjoy collaborating with small teams?Do you enjoy working with real data and developing analysis software to analyze it?If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a Weapon System Analyst to help us evaluate the system-level accuracy of the nation's most significant strategic deterrent-the Trident Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM). In addition, we need someone to advance our understanding of accuracy for the Air Force 's Ground Based Strategic Deterrent replacement of the Minuteman ICBM.As an analyst in the System Modeling & Estimation group you will... Principally evaluate the accuracy performance of submarine launched and intercontinental ballistic missiles using modeling and estimation techniquesUse actual representative flight test data to assess system accuracy and other performance characteristicsLearn about inertial navigation with accelerometers and gyroscopes and apply your physics knowledge to understand how such instruments work and their important sources of inaccuracyLearn about the use of gravity models by the weapon system and apply your physics background to quantify system inaccuracy due to errors in those gravity modelsConduct system engineering investigations and special studies of accuracy concernsInnovate and implement statistical estimation and physics-based analysis methodologies to meet emergent needs Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... - Possess a PhD in applied math, applied statistics, physics, engineering, or a closely related field with relevant experience in statistical estimation, quantitative evaluation, and/or state-space, physics-based modeling
- Are also skilled in scientific programming using a high-level language, such as C++, MATLAB, or Python
- Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Effectively collaborate with all levels of staff, external collaborators and sponsors
- Are willing and able to occasionally travel to meetings and sponsor sites
- Are able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a final 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. citizenshipYou 'll exceed our minimum requirements with experience in any of the following...
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