Operational Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking an Operational Systems Engineer to join their team in Laurel, Maryland. This role involves leading teams in developing future combat systems with an emphasis on interoperability and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in a related engineering field and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with Army fires systems. Benefits include a supportive culture and generous compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related professional and operational experience.
• Active duty experience with combat management systems.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in integration of combat systems.
• Develop and analyze combat systems for operational effectiveness.
• Integrate Army and Joint sensors and weapons.

Skills

Systems engineering expertise

Strong speaking and writing skills

Collaboration and coordination

Experience in Army fires systems

Education

BS degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Do you like complicated problems, working with technical systems and have a prior experience in Army Fires? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking an Operational Systems Engineer to help us lead teams developing and designing future combat systems with a specific focus toward cross-service interoperability. You get to work with the government and the combat systems engineering agent to integrate multifaceted capabilities. You will be a recognized subject matter expert (SME) within the lab on operational issues, including tactical employment!

As an Operational Systems Engineer you will:

• Participate in the integration of sensors and weapons systems to create future combat systems and kill chains, in a way to be operationally and technically feasible
• Provide systems engineering expertise and develop system requirements for next-generation combat systems.
• Develop, integrate and analyze defensive and offensive combat systems, to include all phases of the Kill Chain in the greater context of kill webs in order to achieve increased operational effectiveness.
• Use your technical knowledge and operational experience-informed leadership to help integrate Army sensors, networks and weapons with Joint sensors, networks and weapons to create kill webs.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you possess:

• A BS degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or other related technical field
• At least 3 years of related professional and/or operational experience in Army fires systems to include Patriot Radar and missile systems, Sentinel Radar, IBCS, C2BMC and IFCN.
• Active duty experience in operational use of Army combat management systems.
• At least 2 year’s experience conducting performance analysis, requirements analysis, systems integration, or requirements engineering activities for DoD systems.
• Strong speaking and writing skills.
• Are able to organize tasks, collaborate with others and coordinate your work across multiple concurrent projects.
• Are willing and able to support 15% local travel and 5% travel within CONUS. Occasional opportunity to work at testing sites around the country.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you:

• An MS in systems engineering or a closely related field.
• A Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) degree or diploma from a professional military secondary education institution (Naval War College, Army War College, Air War College, Naval Post Graduate School, etc).
• At least 6 years of professional experience in Army Fires and Air Defense or related fields.
• Experience in developing weapons systems and tactics
• A background in design, experimentation and validation of, or systems engineering applied to weapons systems.
• Worked previously with Army experimentation efforts, such as Project Convergence
• Effectively lead technical projects with previous project management experience.
• An active top secret clearance.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually