Lead Undersea Warfare Systems Capability Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a USW System Capability Analyst to apply data analytics, systems engineering, and signal processing to assess legacy and emerging USW capabilities and operations. You will help shape concepts of operations for new USW technology areas and communicate results to decision makers.

You’ll design tests and metrics, collaborate across programs, and engage with Fleet sailors to ensure impact.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; Submarine or Surface Warfare qualified, or extensive relevant experience
• Ability to think critically and analyze data to support decision making
• Experience leading teams or initiatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across teams
• Willing to travel occasionally to participate in test events and meetings with sponsors
• Eligible for Interim Top Secret clearance by start date and can obtain Top Secret clearance; US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Apply data analytics, data science, systems engineering, and signal processing to assess USW system capability and operations
• Design tests, metrics, and analysis methodologies that measure value added
• Combine technical acumen with naval operational expertise to assess at-sea operations and contribute to concepts of operations for new USW areas
• Document, visualize, and communicate methodologies and results to technical audiences and decision makers
• Research and experiment with next-generation technologies and look for creative applications
• Collaborate across program boundaries to maximize insight and impact
• Interact with Fleet sailors to understand needs and impact

Skills

Data analytics

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Programming (MATLAB)

Programming (Python)

Programming (SQL)

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SQL

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a USW System Capability Analyst to apply data analytics, systems engineering, and signal processing to assess legacy and emerging USW capabilities and operations. You will help shape concepts of operations for new USW technology areas and communicate results to decision makers.

You’ll design tests and metrics, collaborate across programs, and engage with Fleet sailors to ensure impact.