LFA/CLFA Maritime Surveillance Systems Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL); Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a Maritime Surveillance Systems Engineer/Analyst to assess MSS CLFA, LFA, and Deployable Active Systems through lab and at-sea testing, shaping display concepts and capabilities.

You will work with developers and analysts to ensure robust analysis scope and data, and advance surveillance technology for Navy decision-making, with clearance eligibility for interim Secret and TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• US Navy designator or related to surveillance systems, or a B.S. in Engineering/Physics/Math/CS.
• 8+ years experience with sonar system operations, training, development, testing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain interim Secret clearance by start date; TS/SCI eventually; US citizenship.
• Experience in lab-based and at-sea assessments of MSS capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with system developers and analysis team to assess MSS CLFA, LFA, and Deployable Active Systems in lab and at-sea.
• Ensure test scope, analysis methodology, and data requirements are comprehensive.
• Apply surveillance domain experience to develop new system displays and capabilities.
• Research and experiment with next-generation technologies for innovative applications.
• Apply systems engineering to inform MSS requirements and capability development.
• Coordinate with analysts to evaluate fielded MSS systems and deployments.
• Liaise between JHU/APL, sponsors and fleet commands to inform development and optimize operational use.

Skills

Navy sonar background

Sonar experience

Security clearance eligibility

Interpersonal communication

Systems integration & testing

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Math/CS

MS degree in Math/Science/Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a Maritime Surveillance Systems Engineer/Analyst to assess MSS CLFA, LFA, and Deployable Active Systems through lab and at-sea testing, shaping display concepts and capabilities.

You will work with developers and analysts to ensure robust analysis scope and data, and advance surveillance technology for Navy decision-making, with clearance eligibility for interim Secret and TS/SCI eligibility.