Entry-Level C3 Systems Engineer/Analyst

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking engineers, scientists, mathematicians and analysts to develop assured C3 solutions for national defense, leveraging RF communications, systems engineering and data analysis. You will contribute to modeling, simulation, and experiment design to support mission success.

Candidates should hold a degree in a related field and be eligible for security clearance; roles involve field testing, analysis, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related field
• Proficiency in C/C++/C#, Java, Python, R or MATLAB.
• Eligible for Interim Top Secret clearance; US citizenship required; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research secure, robust C3 solutions for national security missions.
• Develop models of C3 platforms and related activities for analysis.
• Design, test, and evaluate next‑generation resilient networks and communications.
• Develop modeling and simulation software tools for mission studies.
• Analyze scenarios through modeling, data analysis, and lab testing.
• Participate in field tests of C3 systems and present findings.

Skills

C/C++/C#

Java

Python

R

MATLAB

Rust

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, CS, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related field

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Enterprise Architect

SysML tools

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking engineers, scientists, mathematicians and analysts to develop assured C3 solutions for national defense, leveraging RF communications, systems engineering and data analysis. You will contribute to modeling, simulation, and experiment design to support mission success.

Candidates should hold a degree in a related field and be eligible for security clearance; roles involve field testing, analysis, and collaboration across