Mission Architect: Defense Systems & Simulation

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks mission engineers to turn groundbreaking concepts into deployable defense capabilities. You will define system-of-systems requirements, analyze interactions across platforms and technologies, and drive rapid, agile concept evolution for customers.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a technical field, have 3+ years in systems engineering or operations research, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in systems engineering, operations research, mathematics, engineering, applied science, or related technical degree.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in systems engineering, systems analysis, mission analysis or operations research.
• Knowledge of DoW's mission engineering and defense acquisition processes.
• Strong speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, collaborate across projects, and travel periodically.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance by start date and potential TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systems engineering

Operations research

Mission analysis

DoW processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks mission engineers to turn groundbreaking concepts into deployable defense capabilities. You will define system-of-systems requirements, analyze interactions across platforms and technologies, and drive rapid, agile concept evolution for customers.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a technical field, have 3+ years in systems engineering or operations research, and possess strong communication skills.