Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Job Location: Laurel, Maryland
Job Type: Full-Time
Department:
National Security Technology Department
Facility:
JHU/APL Main Facility
Hours:
Regular
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Introduction
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Combat Systems Performance Analyst.
Responsibilities
Job Description - Apply software skills, signal processing skills, and system analysis skills to support Combat Systems Development and Assessment programs in the National Security Technology Department; specifically working Advanced Processor Builds (APB), Advanced Combat Build (ACB),Engineering Measurements Programs (EMP), and other related naval tactical tests, missions, and exercises.
Duties - Assess developmental and fleet Combat Systems at the algorithmic, functional, technical and system performance level by applying disciplined data analysis techniques to compute performance measures and generate intuitive visualizations of results. Capabilities assessed may include detection, tracking, tactical control and/or tactical decision aid technologies and system functions supporting the fleet.
Interface with system developers, and analysis team members to determine analysis methodology, appropriate measures of performance and data required to execute analysis.
Participate in planning, and testing at developer or fleet facilities in support of assessment of combat systems.
Prepare detailed briefings on analysis methodology and results. Brief results to sponsors and external organizations.
Qualifications
Required - Minimum 5 years of experience in field applicable to this position. BS in EE, mathematics, physics or equivalent. Strong MATLAB skills for prototyping algorithms and assessing algorithm performance. Basic understanding of data analysis and statistics. Excellent written, verbal and briefing skills. Some travel required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship. Must be eligible for DOD clearance requiring background investigation and/or polygraph examination.
Desired - MSEE or MS Math. Academic emphasis on signal processing, communications, state estimation or software development. Experience with MATLAB GUIs, C/C++, and JAVA. Demonstrated leadership capability. Willingness to participate in off-site Field Testing.
Special Work Conditions
Travel to include meetings (typically less than 3 days per month). System field testing typically requires several weeks (non-continuous) of travel to system integrator site.
Security
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
Benefits
APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.
How to Apply:
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Job Opening ID Number:
101474
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Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Equal Employment Opportunity
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.
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