Mission Systems Engineer | MBSE & Warfighter Impact

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Systems Engineer to architect and implement mission-centered MBSE capabilities that advance warfighter decision making. You will design digital models and system architectures for complex, distributed, secure systems supporting precision strike missions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with government sponsors, industry partners, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver mission-relevant solutions in a cutting-edge R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field such as Systems Engineering, Physics, CS or related.
• Interest or experience in systems engineering, software engineering, decision science, cybersecurity or AI/ML.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance, ultimately Top Secret/SCI; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems thinking to translate needs into architectures and system requirements.
• Design and build MBSE models (SysML/UAF) for complex mission systems.
• Work in a cutting-edge R&D environment and explore new paths.
• Collaborate with internal teams, sponsors, warfighters and partners.
• Provide software support to maximize mission effectiveness.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams solving complex system-of-systems problems.

Skills

Systems thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Systems Engineering or related fields

Tools

SysML

UAF

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Systems Engineer to architect and implement mission-centered MBSE capabilities that advance warfighter decision making. You will design digital models and system architectures for complex, distributed, secure systems supporting precision strike missions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with government sponsors, industry partners, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver mission-relevant solutions in a cutting-edge R&D environment.