Integrated Fires Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Robust retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland is seeking an experienced engineer to play a key role in designing future integrated networked fires capabilities. This position involves developing multi-modal sensor systems for national defense and working within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or related field, with over 3 years of relevant experience. The role calls for skills in systems engineering and analysis, with strong leadership capabilities and a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in complex system-of-systems engineering.
• Experience solving complex system-of-systems problems.
• Proficient analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel concepts for integrating sensors into combat systems.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in system-of-systems engineering.
• Learn about specific active and passive sensor types and their data characteristics.

Skills

MATLAB or similar programming languages

System-of-systems engineering

Analysis work

Sensor fusion algorithms

Data analysis

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

MS or PhD degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Are you an experienced engineer who would like to be a major contributor to the design of future advanced integrated networked fires capabilities in support of Homeland and Theater Defense? Would you like the opportunity to design and integrate multi-modal sensing phenomenology, multi-sensor data fusion, and long-range weapon technologies into a complex system of systems?

We are committed to the pursuit of innovative and novel approaches that drive state-of-the-art solutions to urgent operational needs and complex evolving warfighter challenges. As a member of our team, you will provide thought leadership and conduct rigorous analysis and engineering to rapidly develop and demonstrate technologies and integrated systems concepts and solutions that can enable effective Joint, Integrated, Theatre level defense across all operational warfighting domains (Land, Sea, Air, Space).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel concepts and architectures for integrating new types of active and passive sensors, weapons, and multi- mission data fusion capabilities into future combat systems and military platforms enabling long-range fires across multiple domains.
• Define element-level interface requirements, information exchanges between systems, message data content, and performance required to achieve a desired effect.
• Understand and assess multi-faceted sensor performance metrics as related to the needs of the combat and weapon systems across multiple mission areas.
• Analyze various aspects of combat and weapon system functionality as related to integration with networks providing integrated fire-control capabilities.
• Learn about specific active and passive sensor types (RF, EO, IR, ES) and their associated data characteristics, track sources, sensor designs, modes of operation, sensor capabilities, detection and characterization data, and use knowledge to inform architecture trades, develop requirements, and assess measures of effectiveness and performance.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and lead system-of-systems engineering and architecture development activities with external mission partners across the multi-mission advanced kill chain development enterprise.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in complex system-of-systems engineering, integration, and analysis work.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or similar programming languages for algorithm development and data analysis.
• Experience and background in one or more of the following: systems architecture, requirements, interface, and algorithm prototyping and performance analysis, active and passive sensors, target tracking and sensor fusion algorithms and design concepts, command and control concepts, distributed communications systems, advanced kill chain development and analysis, integrated fire-control concepts.
• Theoretical background or experience in probability theory, statistical or adaptive signal processing, detection and estimation theory, information theory, data fusion, optimization theory, or a related discipline.
• Experience solving complex system-of-systems problems.
• Proficient analytical and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time to remote sites and be comfortable working in closed areas.
• Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in complex system-of-systems engineering, integration, and analysis work.
• Deep understanding and experience working on advanced multi-mission sensor-to-shooter kill chains, integrated fire-control platforms, radar, weapons, and networked systems.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

Employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. Our campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary range: $100,000 – $245,000 annually. Additional compensation may include bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Comprehensive benefits package includes retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Equal Opportunity

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. If you require accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].