Senior NLCC Communications Systems Architect

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior NLCC Communications Systems Engineer to lead and shape NLCC communications solutions. You will provide systems engineering support and represent APL in executive and policy discussions, working with DoD leadership and interagency partners.

The role requires a top‑secret clearance or eligibility, 10+ years in DoD C2 or communications projects, and willingness to travel to Laurel, MD and other government sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least ten years of relevant experience leading and managing DoD command and control or communications projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; able to lead small/medium teams.
• Willing to travel to Laurel, MD for periodic meetings and up to 5% to government sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, analysis, and systems engineering support for NLCC, including SLC3S in meetings, working groups, and reviews.
• Provide full-time onsite support at the Pentagon.
• Support development of information services and communications capabilities for NLCC.
• Develop communications implementation plans and related policies, roadmaps, and architectures.
• Develop concepts of operations and technical transition plans; brief DoD leadership and interagency forums; produce white papers and briefings.

Skills

Leadership

DoD experience

Security clearance

Communications systems

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree or PhD

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior NLCC Communications Systems Engineer to lead and shape NLCC communications solutions. You will provide systems engineering support and represent APL in executive and policy discussions, working with DoD leadership and interagency partners.

The role requires a top‑secret clearance or eligibility, 10+ years in DoD C2 or communications projects, and willingness to travel to Laurel, MD and other government sites.