Senior System Realization and Resilience Engineer

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) is seeking a Senior System Realization and Resilience Engineer to guide the design, development, and evaluation of strategic weapons systems, applying MBSE and digital engineering to ensure credibility and resilience across programs.

You will lead cross‑disciplinary teams, deliver formal analyses and presentations, and coordinate with sponsors and government partners, with required security clearances and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field.
• At least 7 years of systems engineering experience in design, development, or evaluation of complex systems.
• Experience with CONOPS, requirements analysis, design/architecture, verification/validation, or related activities.
• Experience with SE management plans, test plans, MBSE/DE implementation plans, and SE processes.
• Experience with MBSE and DE tools (Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Confluence).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to sponsor offices and other sites; eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Systems Engineering expertise to guide design, development, and evaluation of strategic weapon systems.
• Participate as systems engineer on projects, studies, and technical groups across lifecycle stages.
• Apply MBSE and DE methodologies to enable development of strategic weapon systems.
• Deliver presentations and reports to sponsors and stakeholders, communicating concepts and analyses.

Skills

MBSE

DE

Systems thinking

Verbal/written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Advanced degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about applying system engineering principles to influence the development and resilience of future strategic weapon systems?

Do you have system integration, system test, or digital engineering and analysis expertise that you want to employ in support of national defense strategic systems?

Are you motivated to work on multidisciplinary teams to address some of the strategic deterrent challenges facing the nation?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join the System Realization and Resilience Group (KBR) within the Force Projection Sector. Our team is responsible for enabling the realization of strategic systems, ensuring resilience and specialty disciplines are integrated throughout system development, and supporting credible verification of strategic weapon systems. We lead efforts in systems engineering, system security engineering, test and integration, digital engineering, nuclear command and control, and reliability engineering. As a member of our team, you will provide systems engineering expertise to inform the technical direction of existing and future strategic weapons systems. We are passionate about making critical contributions to these critically important programs, and you will be a key part of our success. With your help, we will remain at the forefront of ensuring the credibility of our nation\'s strategic weapon systems.

As a Senior System Realization and Resilience Engineer, you will contribute to and lead aspects of the engineering effort across projects, studies, and technical working groups focused on requirements development, analysis, concept/technology development, acquisition, test planning and execution, system evaluation, and risk assessments across the program lifecycle. You will apply system engineering methodologies and analyses such as model based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE) to enable the development of strategic weapon systems. You will deliver formal presentations and reports to codify technical recommendations and solutions to sponsors and stakeholders, and effectively communicate proposed concepts and analysis results.

Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be to provide Systems Engineering expertise to guide the design, development, and evaluation of strategic weapon systems.
• You will participate as a systems engineer on various projects, studies, and technical working groups focusing on requirements development, analysis, concept/technology development, acquisition, test planning and execution, system evaluation, and risk assessments across the program lifecycle.
• You will employ system engineering methodologies and analyses such as MBSE and DE to enable the development of strategic weapon systems.
• You will deliver formal presentations and reports to codify technical recommendations and solutions to sponsors and stakeholders, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field.
• Have at least 7 years of systems engineering experience in the design, development, or evaluation of complex systems.
• Have experience in developing system concept of operations (CONOPS), system requirements and analysis, system design and architecture, system verification and validation, or other relevant systems engineering activities
• Have experience with system engineering management plans and other plans such as test plans, MBSE/DE implementation plans, or experience with formulating system engineering processes and technical performance metrics.
• Have experience with systems engineering, MBSE, and DE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, Jira, and confluence; just to name a few.
• Have demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills.
• Have shown ability to interact effectively with and lead multidisciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors.
• Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and are able to get a Top Secret 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...

• Have an advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field.
• Have at least 10 years of background in systems engineering focused on complex systems across the lifecycle.
• Have demonstrated experience applying systems engineering strategies including MBSE and DE approaches to guide system design, development, and evaluation activities.
• Have experience with supporting complex systems or system of systems efforts in the early program lifecycle phases.
• Have experience with Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs.
• Hold an active Top Secret security 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. 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. We celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including education assistance, 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