Senior Reentry Systems Engineer - Strategic Weapon Systems

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Senior Reentry Systems Engineer to guide and coordinate multiple advanced reentry system development efforts for Air Force and Navy sponsors. You will connect sponsor priorities with technical execution, assess progress, and address risks while collaborating with government, industry, and national laboratories to advance next‑generation capabilities.

You will help shape program strategies, develop roadmaps, and participate in technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in aerospace or defense programs.
• Experience with strategic reentry systems or ballistic missile systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for government sponsors and leadership.
• Ability to work across government, industry, and national labs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple advanced reentry system development efforts for Air Force and Navy programs.
• Translate sponsor priorities into actionable technical objectives and development activities.
• Provide technical and programmatic guidance to assess progress and manage risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate vehicle concepts and maturation technologies.
• Enable cross-program collaboration across APL, government, labs, and industry partners.
• Develop program plans, roadmaps, requirements, milestones, and transition strategies.
• Participate in technical reviews, program assessments, and sponsor engagements.
• Identify new opportunities to address sponsor needs and strengthen deterrence collaborations.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to sponsors and leadership.

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Senior Reentry Systems Engineer to guide and coordinate multiple advanced reentry system development efforts for Air Force and Navy sponsors. You will connect sponsor priorities with technical execution, assess progress, and address risks while collaborating with government, industry, and national laboratories to advance next‑generation capabilities.

You will help shape program strategies, develop roadmaps, and participate in technical