
Internship - Analyst, Modeling and Simulation
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Laurel, Maryland, United States
- Internship · Intern
- $23–$48 per hour
Build models, run simulations, and analyze results to evaluate air combat systems and strike weapons.
Compensation
$22.60 Hourly Maximum Rate $47.95 Hourly
Responsibilities
- Build, validate, and refine physics-based models of aircraft, missiles, and sensors
- Implement propulsion, aerodynamics, and guidance dynamics using AFSIM, C++, Python, and MATLAB
- Apply AFSIM and other modeling and simulation tools to analyze air combat and precision strike missions
- Process real-world data sets, spot performance trends, define uncertainty bounds, and develop visualizations and reports
- Prepare and communicate findings through briefs and presentations to multidisciplinary teams and leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics or related technical field
- Master's in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics or related technical field
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics or related technical field
- Nice to have: experience with air or space systems
- Nice to have: remote sensing and tracking
Skills
Benefits
- education assistance program
- retirement contributions
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
