Job Description

Do you love coming up with creative ideas and innovative solutions?

Are you searching for meaningful analysis and software development work, where you can contribute to some of our country's most fascinating defense challenges?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group and help lead a talented team of scientists, engineers, analysts and software developers!

As an analytical software developer, you will collaborate with analysts to build and use a wide-range of analytical software to deliver key insights to government decision makers, ultimately steering the acquisition, maintenance, and assessment of various defense programs. You'll be joining our hardworking team and have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of interesting projects in a collaborative environment that fosters inclusion and diversity of thought.

We are a large team of 40+ 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. We believe in building strong, productive teams, continually growing our capabilities, cultivating collaborative relationships and encouraging a work environment that embraces integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and a little bit of fun. Our team always emphasizes personal development over short-lived success, and we pride ourselves on our intellectual integrity and our ability to deliver outstanding, unbiased analysis products!

As an Analytic Software Developer, you will...

• Design and develop software, support internal code reviews, and be responsible for pushing quality throughout the software development process
• Apply and support industry-standard development operations (DevOps), such as; continuous integration, testing, and deployment
• Use analytical tools to answer sponsor questions and produce briefings that document the results
• Integrate a variety of modeling and simulation software related to the analysis of sensing, tracking, counter-measures, and weapon systems
• Research, investigate, and experiment with new programming technologies and look for creative new uses of software technologies in non-traditional ways.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math field.
• Have software engineering expertise with C++ and Python
• Can communicate effectively with end-users about technical issues and new software capabilities.
• Are willing, able and passionate about learning new concepts and growing your personal abilities.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance and are able to ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if...

• You possess a MS or PhD in a related technical field.
• Are familiar with Git, CMake, Bash, and Conan
• Have experience with one or more of: pandas, SQLite, regression analysis, uncertainty quantification, high-performance computing
• Have experience with unit and regression testing code
• Have experience with DevOps and CI, especially using GitLab or Docker
• Have experience with simulation frameworks such as AFSIM
• You have previously worked in the Tracking, RF, or Electronic Warfare domains.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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