Quantitative Systems Engineer — Resilient Software & Networks

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Quantitative Systems Engineer to evaluate resilient software- and network-focused architectures for national defense. You will perform rigorous design analysis of complex, software‑intense systems, examining data flows, latency, failover, and network survivability.

You will construct and interrogate Cameo/MagicDraw models (SysML), run quantitative trade studies, and translate findings into actionable architectural

Qualifications

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative software design analysis or architecture.
• Experience evaluating interfaces, data pipelines, and distributed communications.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw (SysML) and architecture modeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous design analysis of complex, software-intensive architectures.
• Evaluate system-level data flows, protocol latency, failover mechanisms, and survivability.
• Construct and interrogate structural and behavioral models in Cameo/MagicDraw.
• Conduct quantitative trade studies and communicate findings to sponsors and contractors.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

System modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Software Engineering, CS, CE, Network Engineering

MS in Software Engineering / related discipline

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

SysML

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Quantitative Systems Engineer to evaluate resilient software- and network-focused architectures for national defense. You will perform rigorous design analysis of complex, software‑intense systems, examining data flows, latency, failover, and network survivability.

You will construct and interrogate Cameo/MagicDraw models (SysML), run quantitative trade studies, and translate findings into actionable architectural