Graduate Weapon Control Engineer - Naval Guidance & Systems

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Weapon Control Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team evaluating missile guidance and weapon control systems. You will analyze data from deployed weapon systems to characterize performance and guide design decisions.

You will review hardware and software changes, participate in diverse test activities, and document results for government sponsors and industry partners, contributing to mission assurance and system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.).
• Interest in analyzing data from complex weapon control systems.
• Interest in influencing design and architecture of future weapon control systems.
• Demonstrated record of teamwork and delivering timely, quality results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance by start date and Top Secret clearance later.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise of U.S. Navy weapon control systems to become a SME.
• Perform deep-dive data analysis on deployed weapon systems to characterize performance.
• Provide independent technical reviews of hardware and software changes with prime contractors.
• Participate in test and evaluation efforts from lab tests to full-scale system tests.
• Document and present analysis results in meetings with sponsors and external organizations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote reliability and mission assurance.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Written communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Weapon Control Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team evaluating missile guidance and weapon control systems. You will analyze data from deployed weapon systems to characterize performance and guide design decisions.

You will review hardware and software changes, participate in diverse test activities, and document results for government sponsors and industry partners, contributing to mission assurance and system