Senior Systems Engineer – Pax River at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Do you want to help ensure our Nation’s military dominance in the 21st century?

Do you want to advance the Department of the Navy’s next generation of tactical strike weapons capabilities?

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

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to help define, design, integrate, test, and evaluate current and future advanced strike weapons systems. As a trusted agent for the Government, we provide full life-cycle systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and analysis of the Nation’s preeminent tactical weapons systems.

As a member of our team, you will represent APL to provide direct systems engineering support to our Government sponsors and coordinate engineering activities with APL team members to serve the technical needs of the programs.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will…

• Perform systems engineering activities such as early concept definition, leading trade studies, developing system level requirements and architectures, system verification planning, optimizing overall system performance, and risk analyses.
• Coordinate with Government sponsors to identify how APL technical talent and expertise can be utilized to help solve their most difficult technical and operational challenges.
• Serve as direct interface between the Government sponsor and APL technical & project management team.
• Work with industry, academic, and Government laboratory staff to identify emerging technologies to advance weapon system capabilities for the warfighter.
• Document analysis/engineering results, prepare reports, and establish material requirements for sponsors. This would include organizing the study team, ensuring quality of technical products, and developing/delivering associated technical briefs.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another related technical field.
• Have at least five years of relevant experience in systems engineering principles and practices enabling significant contributions and leadership related to tactical weapons systems development.
• Have strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills and ability to interact with Government sponsor representatives.
• Have the ability and willingness to travel periodically to work with prime contractors and Government labs and to provide technical advice during new system development/system modifications.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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 a Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Operations Research/Applied Mathematics, Physics, or another related technical field.
• Have significant professional experience specific to NAVAIR weapon systems development and acquisition.
• Have prior military experience with tactical weapons planning and deployment.
• Have knowledge and experience with Planning, Programming and Budgeting, Acquisition Process/Lifecycle, Research and Development, and Test and Evaluation of DoD Systems.
• Have demonstrated ability to interface effectively with Government sponsors.
• Hold an active TS/SCI 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 http://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.