(Human) Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a systems engineering leader to design and implement advanced DoD systems. The role involves guiding human-system engineering across multidisciplinary teams and shaping research in human-machine collaboration and autonomous systems.

You will work with engineers to develop concepts, derive requirements, and review designs while engaging stakeholders and warfighters to ensure practical, mission-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong communication skills and team culture building.
• Ability to obtain and hold a SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of current and future systems using systems and mission engineering practices.
• Facilitate warfighter engagement in system design and development.
• Collaborate with engineers to generate human-system designs and concepts, derive requirements, and provide technical direction.
• Communicate designs and concepts via task flows, activity diagrams, and wireframes; review designs for adherence to standards.
• Lead fast-paced research projects in areas like human-machine teamwork, unmanned vehicle command and control, and AI-enabled systems.
• Shape research vision, report accomplishments to sponsors, and coordinate with multiple organizations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about systems engineering, and designing and implementing designs for complex military systems?

Are you a leader looking for truly impactful work?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our Human System Engineering team at APL.

We are seeking teammates to help us develop and design systems of the future for the DoD. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of algorithm developers, computer scientists, psychologists, systems engineers, and others who spend their days designing the missile defense systems of tomorrow and working to improve current-day systems. With us, you will develop solutions to bridge the gaps in human-machine warfighting teams in information-dense, high stakes environments to revolutionize warfighter-augmenting capabilities.

In this role you will:

• Support the design and development of current and future systems by ensuring they effectively leverage systems and mission engineering practices
• Facilitate warfighter engagement in system design and development
• Work with engineers to:
  • generate human-system designs and concepts
  • develop/derive human-system requirements
  • provide technical direction for military system development and review/provide feedback on system designs
  • communicate designs and concepts (e.g., via task flows, activity diagrams, wireframes)
  • review and provide feedback on system designs to ensure they adhere to human-system standards and best practices
• Develop and lead fast-paced research projects in critical areas such as human-machine team behavior and performance, unmanned vehicle command and control, level of automation determination, and AI-enabled systems
• Help shape research vision and strategy and inform group technical direction
• Report accomplishments and contributions to sponsors and stakeholders

Work across organizations to review results, refine concepts, propose solutions, and oversee projects

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• Have a passion for building team culture, driving innovation, and building/executing strategic initiatives
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have the ability to obtain and hold a SECRET level security clearance

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• At least 2 years of experience and responsibilities related to systems engineering and the design/development of complex systems
• Have experience with task analyses and task flows
• Have experience with/have developed system requirementsHave significant experience writing and submitting proposals
• Have the proven ability to work independently and with government, DoD Sponsors, and analysis teams
• Hold a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of experience and responsibilities related to systems engineering and design of complex systems

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Minimum Rate: $85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate: $195,000 Annually