Decision Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL); Laurel (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a systems engineer to contribute to defense programs within a digital engineering environment. You will help advance advanced air, missile, and multi-domain initiatives, translating concepts into requirements while leveraging models to evaluate options.

The role requires a BS in engineering/physics/mathematics, strong written and verbal communication, and eligibility for Interim Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and meet eligibility for access to classified information, including U.S. citizenship.
• Prefer at least 2 years of systems engineering experience, particularly on missile defense or command and control programs.
• Experience in model-based systems engineering or digital engineering is a plus.
• A current Top Secret clearance would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to systems engineering efforts on advanced air, missile, and multi-domain defense programs within a digital engineering development environment.
• Collaborate on a highly motivated multidisciplinary team to develop and assess new capabilities.
• Determine how to implement new capabilities in existing or emerging systems.
• Use models and simulations to evaluate different solution options.
• Translate approved concepts into detailed functional and performance requirements.
• Present findings in technical meetings and program reviews with government, contractor, and research laboratory stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Clear communication

Security clearance eligibility

Systems engineering

Model-based systems engineering

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/mathematics

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We require a bachelors degree or higher in engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• We expect clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You must be able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including U.S. citizenship.
• We strongly prefer at least 2 years of systems engineering experience, particularly on missile defense or command and control programs.
• Experience in model-based systems engineering or digital engineering is a plus.
• A current Top Secret clearance would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• We contribute to systems engineering efforts on advanced air, missile, and multi-domain defense programs within a digital engineering development environment.
• We collaborate on a highly motivated multidisciplinary team to develop and assess new capabilities.
• We determine how to implement new capabilities in existing or emerging systems.
• We use models and simulations to evaluate different solution options.
• We translate approved concepts into detailed functional and performance requirements.
• We present findings in technical meetings and program reviews with government, contractor, and research laboratory stakeholders.

Company:

We are the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), where we apply world-class expertise to critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We offer a vibrant and welcoming culture that encourages authenticity, creativity, and bold ideas, along with strong teammate connections and meaningful professional growth.

Benefits:

• education assistance
• retirement contributions
• work/life balance
• comprehensive package covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, and more

Our campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area, and we consider applications on a rolling basis. The posted salary range is $85,000 to $195,000 annually.