Lead Military Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Military Cyber Engineering Lead to guide multi-disciplinary teams in engineering resilient military systems with strong cyber defenses. You will work with government sponsors, shape architecture, and define robust solutions for hostile environments while aligning with program constraints.

The role requires leadership, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to navigate classified settings, with travel up to 10% and eligibility for

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, developing, and maintaining military systems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and TS/SCI+poly eligibility.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work in classified areas.
• U.S. citizenship eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in end-to-end engineering of resilient military systems.
• Collaborate with government sponsors to identify critical challenge areas and requirements.
• Define and design robust, resilient cyber-enabled solutions for acquisitions, operations and sustainment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Travel readiness

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering models and tools

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about engineering robust and resilient military platforms capable of operating in the face of determined cyber adversaries?

Do you love to push the bounds of science and technology while solving some of the most ambitious problems facing our Nation?

If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Military CyberEngineering Lead with the creativity and dedication to join our team of innovative scientists and engineers who have a real passion for cyber research and advancing novel technology concepts.

Your role will be to lead multi-disciplinary teams in the end-to-end engineering of solutions for military systems that enhance resilience in cyberspace. Our hardworking team believes in learning, experimenting, and finding creative new ways to apply research. We work collaboratively with industry, academia, and government to study, design, develop, implement, and test cyber capabilities applied to air, afloat, ground, and undersea military and/or tactical platforms and systems.

As a Military Cyber Engineering Lead for the Resilient Military Systems Group, you will:

• Work with APL’s government sponsors to understand their needs and identify critical challenge areas for APL contributions
• Analyze and evolve the architecture, design, constraints, and requirements of systems to enhance system resilience to cyber attack in the presence of a hostile cyber environment.
• Lead technical teams in the definition and design of robust and resilient solutions for the acquisitions, operations and sustainment of systems operating in hostile cyber environments.
• Contribute to strategy and early concept demonstration and development for new solutions considering cyber concerns and constraints while respecting and operating within the context of other system constraints.

Qualifications

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or another field relevant to the duties as described above.
• 5 or more years of experience designing, developing and maintaining military systems.
• Demonstrated the ability to design solutions that inhibit or mitigate operational impact from cyber-attack given constraints of funding, operations, performance and/or organization.
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven demonstration as a critical thinker, developing strategy and solutions toward solving complex problems.
• Ability to occasionally travel (up to 10%) and work as required in classified areas.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

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

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• 10 or more years of experience with military systems architecture, design, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Detailed technical understanding and operational/maintenance experience with constrained Combat, Weapons, Avionics, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E), and other related military operational technology.
• Experience with full lifecycle systems engineering processes and/or applied research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cyber issues surrounding real-time operating systems, software-intensive systems, autonomous military systems, and operational mission/domain-specific applications.
• Experience in the design and use of engineering models and tools. Working knowledge of information operations and cyber techniques, modeling/simulation, and evaluation of cyber architectures.
• Prior interactions with the DoW and IC communities.
• An active TS/SCI clearance.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. 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.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 Annually