Applied Design Engineer — Human-Centered Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a collaborative professional to solve national security challenges through interdisciplinary teams and applied design. You will translate stakeholder needs into practical concepts and work across engineers, analysts, and sponsors to deliver usable solutions.

Expect to develop ideas, prototype capabilities, and communicate findings across diverse groups, while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of professional experience applying creative problem-solving to stakeholder needs.
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable ideas with examples.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams and sponsor stakeholders to understand operational needs and develop practical approaches.
• Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and subject matter experts to evaluate concepts to improve usability.
• Develop and refine concepts, user interactions, and prototype capabilities for software, models, or technical systems.
• Use data to evaluate potential solutions and guide development.
• Contribute across stages from concept through implementation, test and evaluation.
• Communicate complex ideas and recommendations to sponsors and teams.
• Manage multiple projects with quality delivery in schedules and budgets, including in classified environments.

Skills

3+ years experience

Translate complex info

Collaboration across disciplines

Software tools familiarity

Security clearance eligibility

Travel 20% willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a collaborative professional to solve national security challenges through interdisciplinary teams and applied design. You will translate stakeholder needs into practical concepts and work across engineers, analysts, and sponsors to deliver usable solutions.

Expect to develop ideas, prototype capabilities, and communicate findings across diverse groups, while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and