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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Combat System Analyst - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MS, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Operational Data Store, Software Engineering, System Testing, Test Data, Scripting, Electrical and Computer Engineering, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/combat-system-analyst-laurel-md--c005a256-918c-4564-a780-392147013a07 ## About the Role * Possess a BS Degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or a comparable academic background. * Have 2+ years of experience conducting combat systems engineering and/or analysis of missile defense system test data. * Have strong skills in programming in MATLAB and/or Python. * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately a Final 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'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Have previous experience working in DoD/DoW or for a DoD/DoW prime contractor. * Are familiar with systems engineering processes and influencing system design. * Have previous experience working with data from the Aegis Weapon System. * Hold an active Secret or higher security clearance., Academic Background, Aerospace Engineering, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Develop Methodologies, Electrical Engineering, MATLAB, Mathematics, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, Space Science, System Test, System Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Data, Theater, United States Citizen ## Description Do you enjoy developing expertise in combat systems and analyzing ground test, flight test, and real-world data? Are you ready to join a collaborative team in shaping the development and analysis of command and control systems influencing the future of homeland and theater missile defense? If so, someone like you would be a great addition to our team at APL! The Engagement Optimization Group (A3I) is a team of software and systems engineers, systems analysts, mathematicians, and technical leaders who apply innovative solutions to real-world defense system problems. We are seeking a motivated and innovative Combat System Analyst to evaluate command and control systems and algorithms and analyze system-level performance. This role involves evaluating the performance of current and future Aegis Combat System baselines and future Coordinated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architectures such as Golden Dome for America (GDA). As a Combat System Analyst, you will ... * Validate system performance for current and future Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems through analysis of ground test, flight test, and operational data. * Develop novel techniques to improve analysis processes and anomaly identification. * Collaborate closely with sponsors and prime contractor representatives to conduct the root cause analysis of performance deficiencies and develop corrective actions. * Develop domain expertise and acquire deep knowledge of Aegis command-and-decision algorithms, and IAMD concepts. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [JavaScript? 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