Graduate Submarine Weapon Control Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapon Control Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team evaluating performance and reliability of submarine-launched weapon systems. You will analyze data from deployed weapon controls, support system updates, and participate in test programs at government facilities and Navy platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering and are eligible for Interim Secret clearance, with a path to Top Secret.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.).
• Interest in analyzing and evaluating data from complex weapon control systems.
• Interest in influencing the design and architecture of future weapon control systems.
• Demonstrated record of success working in a teaming environment while achieving timely high-quality results.
• Very strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise and knowledge of existing U.S. Navy weapon control systems to become a weapon control SME.
• Perform deep-dive analysis on data from deployed weapon systems to characterize performance limits and identify anomalous behaviors.
• Provide independent technical reviews of proposed system updates, interfacing with prime contractors and government sponsors.
• Participate in test and evaluation efforts from lab tests to full-scale system tests on government facilities or Navy platforms.
• Document and present analysis results and participate in meetings with government sponsors and external organizations.
• Work with internal and external partners to promote reliability, performance stability, and mission assurance in design decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapon Control Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team evaluating performance and reliability of submarine-launched weapon systems. You will analyze data from deployed weapon controls, support system updates, and participate in test programs at government facilities and Navy platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering and are eligible for Interim Secret clearance, with a path to Top Secret.