Maritime Field Test & Logistics Specialist

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Maritime Systems Field Test Specialist in Laurel, MD to lead field testing and deployment of crewed and uncrewed maritime systems. You will coordinate test planning, logistics, and data capture across multiple projects with engineers, program managers, and sponsors.

Ideal candidates have experience in crewed/uncrewed maritime testing, security clearances, and regulatory compliance, plus strong technical writing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience testing crewed and/or uncrewed maritime systems.
• Experience with DoD test range personnel or U.S. Coast Guard.
• Experience with classified systems and security protocols in a test environment.
• Experience with safety and compliance regulations and field test logistics.
• Strong technical writing abilities for test plans, reports, and SOPs.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance by start date with potential for Secret; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of time.
• Valid state driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and compliance processes for safety, security, and operational protocols for KM's fleet of maritime test vessels.
• Manage logistics for field tests, including purchasing of test equipment and supplies, equipment transportation, hazardous materials handling, security clearances, site access, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, program leads, facility managers, and sponsor representatives to identify and mitigate technical and logistical challenges.
• Oversee asset readiness, including scheduling and maintaining field test equipment, coordinating site usage, and ensuring availability of test resources.
• Review and refine detailed test plans, procedures, and protocols to align with mission objectives and system capabilities.
• Ensure data collection and reporting by overseeing documentation of test results, lessons learned, and system performance for post-test analysis.
• Plan test events for at-sea deployments.
• Operate APL vehicles to conference rooms and specialized facilities.

Skills

Maritime testing

Logistics coordination

DoD collaboration

Security-clearance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Maritime Systems Field Test Specialist in Laurel, MD to lead field testing and deployment of crewed and uncrewed maritime systems. You will coordinate test planning, logistics, and data capture across multiple projects with engineers, program managers, and sponsors.

Ideal candidates have experience in crewed/uncrewed maritime testing, security clearances, and regulatory compliance, plus strong technical writing and