Software Engineer for Models and Simulations: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Lead engineer for reusable M&S tools. Investigate and identify approaches for developing reusable simulation tools. Establish a library of reusable simulation tools. Determine the feasibility of creating architecture independent simulation data storage formats and lead creation of identified formats.
Participation in other modeling and simulation activities, including verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) of models, simulations, and data. Development of interoperable simulations, and related software engineering activities. Public presentation of results, including in peer-refereed venues.
Sponsor engagement on technical capabilities in performance of design, development, and analytical tasks. Current group task sponsors include the Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office (M&S CO), the Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), the office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Security Agency (NSA).

Qualifications:

Required:
MS or equivalent in simulation, computer science, physics, or engineering field, and 10+ years of relevant work experience in modeling and simulation.
Simulation standardization, software engineering, and federation development experience.
In depth knowledge of defense interoperability architectures, models and simulations, and data standards.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

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.

Desired: Experience developing and integrating distributed simulation systems.
Technical experience in developing architectures and defining their standards.
Technical experience in software compos ability, database metadata, and M&S data standards. Experience in making progress on multiple tasks concurrently.
Experience representing team efforts in technical settings including conferences and workshops. Experience with the collaborative simulation community, publication peer review processes, and open standards development. Solid writing skills.

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. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.

Company Profile:

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.

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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