2027 Graduate - System Realization and Resilience Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites engineers to join the System Realization and Resilience group in supporting strategic weapon systems. You will apply systems engineering to guide design, development, and verification across programs, using MBSE and digital engineering to inform technical direction.

We seek candidates with a degree in engineering or related field, willingness to travel, and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearances (Secret/Top Secret).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
• Interest in Systems Engineering and/or SpecialtyEngineering domains.
• Willing to travel periodically, including short visits to sponsor offices and other bases.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance by start date and potentially Top Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering expertise to guide design, development, and evaluation of strategic weapon systems.
• Participate as a systems engineer on projects, studies, and working groups across the program lifecycle.
• Use MBSE and digital engineering to enable development of strategic weapon systems.
• Deliver formal reports and presentations to sponsors and contractors, communicating concepts and analyses.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Security clearance

Technical reporting

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Math/Physics or related field

Tools

Cameo/Magic Draw

DOORS

Job description

Do you have interest in applying system engineering principles to influence the development and resilience of future strategic weapon systems?

Are you motivated to work on multidisciplinary teams to address some of the strategic deterrent challenges facing the nation?

If you are graduating with a degree in Engineering or related technical field and want to learn and apply systems engineering principles in support of strategic systems, we'd love to have you join our team!

Our team is the System Realization and Resilience group (KBR) within the Force Projection Sector (FPS) at The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL). We are responsible for enabling the realization of strategic systems, ensuring resilience and specialty disciplines are integrated throughout system development, and supporting credible verification of strategic weapon systems. We lead efforts in systems engineering, system security engineering, test and integration, digital engineering, nuclear command and control, and reliability engineering. As a member of our team, you will provide systems engineering expertise to inform the technical direction of existing and future strategic weapons systems. We are passionate about making critical contributions to these critically important programs, and you will be a key part of our success. With your help, we will remain at the forefront of ensuring the credibility of our nation's strategic weapon systems.

As a System Realization and Resilience Engineer, you will:

• Provide systems engineering expertise to guide the design, development, and evaluation of strategic weapon systems.
• Participate as a systems engineer on various projects, studies, and technical working groups focusing on requirements development, analysis, concept/technology development, acquisition, test planning and execution, system evaluation, and risk assessments across the program lifecycle.
• Employ system engineering methodologies and analyses such as model based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE) to enable the development of strategic weapon systems.
• Deliver formal reports and presentations to sponsors and supporting contractors, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results.

Qualifications

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

• Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
• Have interest in Systems Engineering and/or SpecialtyEngineering domains.
• Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country.
• Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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 and/or internships applying systems engineering principles.
• Have familiarity or experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo/Magic Draw and DOORS.
• Have an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

About Us

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 of perspectives 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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 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 [e-mail].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$165,000 Annually