Lead Long-Range Fires & Sensor Fusion Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for an experienced engineer to design advanced integrated networked fires systems for defense. You'll work on multi-modal sensing, data fusion, and long-range weapon technologies to contribute to combat systems across various domains.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years experience, a relevant BS degree, proficiency in MATLAB, and an active Top Secret security clearance. A robust benefits package, including education assistance and retirement contributions, is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in complex systems engineering, integration, and analysis.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or similar programming languages for algorithm development.
• Experience with advanced kill chain analysis and integrated fire control concepts.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop concepts for integrating new sensors and weapons.
• Define interface requirements and information exchanges between systems.
• Analyze combat and weapon system functionality regarding network integration.
• Lead engineering development with external mission partners.

Skills

System of systems engineering

Data analysis (MATLAB)

Leadership skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Complex problem-solving

Education

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

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

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for an experienced engineer to design advanced integrated networked fires systems for defense. You'll work on multi-modal sensing, data fusion, and long-range weapon technologies to contribute to combat systems across various domains.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years experience, a relevant BS degree, proficiency in MATLAB, and an active Top Secret security clearance. A robust benefits package, including education assistance and retirement contributions, is offered.