Do you love developing creative solutions to challenging problems?

Are you searching for important software development work, where you can contribute to some of our country 's most fascinating security challenges?

Are you passionate about working with groundbreaking next-generation technologies?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a creative, highly capable, and hard-working software engineer to help us develop software models to simulate advanced concepts and substantiate improvements to Air & Missile Defense systems. As a member of our team, you 'll collaborate with other experts in the fields of physics, math, engineering, and computer science, to exploit groundbreaking technologies to solve crucial challenges for the nation's defense. As a software development professional, you will apply sound computer science principles to develop high-quality modeling and simulation software that is accurate, extensible, reusable, and runtime efficient. You will be part of a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who are passionate about developing high-impact solutions with strong scientific rigor. Our team is committed to taking on complex problems with technical excellence and steadfast integrity. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and sustained professional growth.

As a Software Developer/Engineer...

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  Your primary responsibility will be to develop robust software to simulate credible scenarios in the Air & Missile Defense domain.
• You will develop models of current and future components of the combat system.
• You will create tools to support structured and/or ad hoc analysis and visualization of simulation data.
• You will extend the capabilities of an advanced object-oriented Modeling and Simulation framework, including full life cycle support (requirements, design, implementation, testing, and debugging) using object-oriented design and development techniques in the C++ programming language.
• You will help define and develop creative and innovative software architectures and solutions to address emerging critical challenges faced by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• You will develop real-time software to integrate digital models with hardware in the loop.
• You will analyze software complexity and select the best algorithms and tools to meet critical performance criteria.
• You will contribute to specifications, software design documents, and user documentation and presentations for peers and customers internal and external to APL.

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

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  Possess a Bachelor 's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Have 2 + years of software development experience, including object-oriented design and implementation using C ++ in a Linux environment
• Have experience working in a team setting, collaborating on software design and implementation
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are familiar with software repositories, bug tracking systems, and collaboration tools
• Are willing and able to travel on occasion if needed
• Have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Applicant selected 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.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.

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

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  Have a Master 's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Have experience as a software task or project lead
• Have exposure to, or experience with, developing and integrating software into large scale systems
• Have familiarity with the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and UML tools
• Are familiar with the extensible markup language (XML) and programmatic interfaces to XML documents and schemas
• Have software development experience for M&S applications knowledge of M&S concepts such as discrete event, continuous-time, and distributed execution
• Have experience with other programming languages, including MATLAB, Python, or shell scripts
• Have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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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.