Operational Systems Engineer: Kill Web Interop Focus

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Operational Systems Engineer to help lead teams developing future combat systems with a focus on cross-service interoperability.

You will be a SME on operational issues and collaborate with Army and Joint services to integrate sensors, networks, and weapons to create kill webs for enhanced effectiveness. The role requires travel and the ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of Army fires experience including Patriot Radar and missile systems, Sentinel Radar, IBCS, C2BMC and IFCN.
• Active duty experience with Army combat management systems.
• At least 2 years of DoD systems analysis, systems integration, or requirements engineering experience.
• Strong speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, collaborate with others, and coordinate across multiple projects.
• Willing to travel 15% locally and 5% CONUS; occasional site work.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately TS clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the integration of sensors and weapons systems to create future combat systems and kill chains.
• Provide systems engineering expertise and develop system requirements for next-generation combat systems.
• Develop, integrate and analyze defensive and offensive combat systems, including the Kill Chain and kill webs for greater operational effectiveness.
• Lead integration of Army sensors, networks and weapons with Joint sensors and networks to create kill webs.

Skills

Speaking skills

Writing skills

Collaboration

Task coordination

Communication

Education

BS in a technical field

Tools

Patriot Radar

Sentinel Radar

IBCS

C2BMC

IFCN

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Operational Systems Engineer to help lead teams developing future combat systems with a focus on cross-service interoperability.

You will be a SME on operational issues and collaborate with Army and Joint services to integrate sensors, networks, and weapons to create kill webs for enhanced effectiveness. The role requires travel and the ability to obtain security clearances.