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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Weapon Systems Analyst - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Data Driven Tests, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, SC Clearance, Performance Monitor, Trident - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021796/weapon-systems-analyst ## About the Role * Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) and 4+ years of hands-on experience in weapons systems testing and analysis, with a focus on strategic systems. * Demonstrate strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional technical teams to solve complex problems in high-stakes defense or systems engineering environments. * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across varying teams (military, government, and industry stakeholders). * Are available to travel for extended field tests and meetings (approx. 20-30 days per year) and routine monthly trips to Washington, DC for stakeholder engagement and program coordination. * Have an active Secret Clearance and are able to obtain a Top Secret level security 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. * 10+ years in Air Force/Navy Strategic operations or T&E. * Master's in STEM or related field. * Active Top Secret clearance. * Familiarity with Trident II/Sentinel programs. * Experience with Model-Based/Digital Engineering ## Description Are you an experienced, passionate leader who drives innovation and unites teams to achieve mission-critical goals? Do you want to shape the future of our nation's most advanced strategic systems through cutting-edge test and evaluation? Are you ready to protect and strengthen national security by tackling challenges that demand bold, innovative solutions? Do you thrive on solving the toughest technical challenges using your expertise, creativity, and passion for making a real impact? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team! The System Performance Analysis Group (KBS) in the Force Projection Sector at JHU/APL is seeking analysts, engineers, scientists, mathematicians, statisticians, and systems engineers to help advance the development and optimization of strategic weapon systems. Our expertise in data-driven analysis, systems engineering, test planning, test execution and performance modeling & simulating. Through rigorous analysis, we strengthen deterrence systems essential for preserving geopolitical stability-ensuring that strategic capabilities remain a reliable tool for de-escalation and negotiated outcomes. As a Weapons Systems Analyst for KBS you will... * Provide leadership and subject matter expertise as System Test and Evaluation (T&E) Leader for strategic systems evaluations and performance reporting. * Serve as System Leader for critical test campaigns, demonstration, and integration activities. * Lead technical studies to refine weapon system performance requirements at the all segment levels. * Identify and propose data collection needs for system integration, verification, validation, and sustainment, including operational performance and surveillance analysis. * Provide technical analysis and insight to address sponsor and operator inquiries on system testing, data interpretation, and performance challenges. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Real-world Threat Modeling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/936-real-world-threat-modeling) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)