Mission Systems Engineer - MBSE & Digital Engineering

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Systems Engineer to research and develop Mission Architecture and MBSE artifacts integrated within a digital engineering environment to support warfighter decisions.

The role emphasizes scalable, secure systems and collaboration with government sponsors, warfighters, and industry partners, with rigorous model governance and documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field.
• At least three years of systems engineering lifecycle experience with complex systems or systems-of-systems.
• At least two years MBSE experience developing mission architectures using UAF, with hands-on UML/SysML/UAF modeling in Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EA.

Responsibilities

• Translate warfighter needs into mission architectures and system requirements.
• Develop MBSE models (SysML/UAF) of mission and system architectures for complex systems and systems-of-systems.
• Design, refine digital engineering workflows, architecture frameworks, and reusable model patterns.
• Architect and guide implementation of mission-critical systems with a focus on scalability, resilience, performance, and security.
• Ensure rigorous reviews, documentation, model governance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with government sponsors, warfighters, and industry partners to deliver mission-relevant solutions.
• Document and present results to project leads, sponsors, and technical workshops.

Skills

MBSE

SysML/UAF

UML

Digital engineering

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Sparx EA

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Systems Engineer to research and develop Mission Architecture and MBSE artifacts integrated within a digital engineering environment to support warfighter decisions.

The role emphasizes scalable, secure systems and collaboration with government sponsors, warfighters, and industry partners, with rigorous model governance and documentation throughout the lifecycle.