Entry-Level Systems & T&E Engineer (Applied AI)

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 in Laurel, MD seeks an entry‑level Systems / Test & Evaluation Engineer to join the Intelligent Combat Systems Group. You will help plan and execute experiments, perform data reduction, and support development of C4ISR architectures for government sponsors.

The role emphasizes systems thinking, cross‑team collaboration, and applied AI technologies, with opportunities to contribute to mission‑critical testing and analysis within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as systems engineering or computer science.
• 1+ year of experience in Test & Evaluation and Systems Engineering.
• Ability to work across teams and communicate technical information.
• Active security clearance eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of technical tests, experiments, and demonstrations.
• Perform data reduction and basic analysis on event data.
• Contribute to SE/C4ISR architecture development and documentation.
• Support governance, scheduling, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Systems thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SysML / MBSE tools

CAMEO / MagicDraw

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an entry‑level Systems / Test & Evaluation Engineer to join the Intelligent Combat Systems Group. You will help plan and execute experiments, perform data reduction, and support development of C4ISR architectures for government sponsors.

The role emphasizes systems thinking, cross‑team collaboration, and applied AI technologies, with opportunities to contribute to mission‑critical testing and analysis within a dynamic