Mission-Critical Defense Systems Engineer & Analyst

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Distributed Tactical Awareness and Decision-Making group. You will help integrate sensors, networks, combat management software, and weapons systems, and develop new concepts for anti-air and surface warfare.

You will work with cross-disciplinary teams, analyze test data, and contribute to documents such as specifications and trade studies while potentially visiting Navy ships and warfighters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficiency with C++, Java, Python, MATLAB or similar programming languages.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and improve interactions between sensors, networks, software, and weapons.
• Solve complex system-of-systems integration challenges for Navy platforms.
• Develop concepts for anti-air and surface warfare and precision strike.
• Analyze data from tests to inform engineering decisions.
• Develop expertise on command-and-control systems like Aegis, SSDS, and Zumwalt.
• Produce specifications, requirements, trade studies, and test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and share work externally and internally.
• Visit Navy ships and work with sailors and warfighters.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Aegis

SSDS

Zumwalt

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Distributed Tactical Awareness and Decision-Making group. You will help integrate sensors, networks, combat management software, and weapons systems, and develop new concepts for anti-air and surface warfare.

You will work with cross-disciplinary teams, analyze test data, and contribute to documents such as specifications and trade studies while potentially visiting Navy ships and warfighters