Mission Architect - Defense Systems & Analysis

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites engineers to join a team turning groundbreaking defense concepts into capable systems. As a Mission Engineer you will conceive, define and evaluate system-of-systems requirements for operational applications, using modeling, simulation and analytical tools to study sensor, network, combat system and missile performance.

You will lead analyses, identify capability gaps, communicate outcomes to stakeholders via mission

Qualifications

• BS degree in systems engineering, operations research, mathematics, engineering or related technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in systems engineering, systems analysis, mission analysis or OR.
• Knowledge of DoW’s mission engineering and defense acquisition processes.
• Strong speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple projects and travel periodically.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance with potential TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine complex mission threads to identify capability gaps and define requirements for future defense capabilities.
• Lead comprehensive analysis studies to evaluate interactions of platforms and technologies in a mission environment.
• Assess materiel and non-materiel solutions to meet mission objectives.
• Use mission architecting tools and dashboards to communicate system performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Operations research

Mathematics

Engineering

Applied science

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in related technical field

MS in relevant field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites engineers to join a team turning groundbreaking defense concepts into capable systems. As a Mission Engineer you will conceive, define and evaluate system-of-systems requirements for operational applications, using modeling, simulation and analytical tools to study sensor, network, combat system and missile performance.

You will lead analyses, identify capability gaps, communicate outcomes to stakeholders via mission