Digital Defense Systems Engineer for Missile and C2 Programs

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

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).