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Do you love applying novel machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to challenging problems?
Would you love to contribute to the development, analysis, and integration of trusted autonomous systems into the national airspace system?

If so, we would love to have you join The Critical Infrastructure Protection Team!

We are seeking an Aviation Safety and Security Systems Analyst to create game-changing capabilities that enable U.S. infrastructure to be robust in the face of complex threats and determined adversaries. We design, build, hack, destroy, and invent to advance the state of the art. APL engineers have supported new avionics systems that provide collision avoidance maneuvers to pilots and aircraft using state of the art techniques. As a member of our team you will have access to, and the ability to shape, premier research facilities such as our CYPRESS Laboratory, which enables laboratory developed capabilities to become deployed solutions in real-world, operational facilities. We are a caring and fun community that works hard because we love what we do, and we want to make a difference!

As a member of our team...

• Your primary responsibility will be working with interdisciplinary teams to design and engineer cutting-edge solutions for problems impacting the National Airspace System.
• You will contribute to the development, analysis, and integration of trusted autonomous systems into the National Airspace System.
  
  

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

• Have a degree in Engineering, Science, or a relevant field.
• Are skilled in and have knowledge of modeling and simulation, data mining, and/or data science concepts.
• Have strong programming skills in Python, Matlab or C/C++.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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. citizenship.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have familiarity with modeling and simulation, data mining, and/or data science concepts
• Have an understanding of system engineering concepts and principles

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

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 . 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.