Senior Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Reentry Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to lead and assess next-generation hypersonic and reentry systems. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare for design reviews, and engage with government and industry leaders. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required, along with relevant experience in prototype development and systems engineering. An active Secret clearance is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading technical cross-functional teams of engineers.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance; eligibility includes U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and leadership to assess weapon system capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project engineering teams.
• Prepare and participate in major design and requirements reviews.
• Engage with leadership on fast-paced defense programs.

Skills

Systems engineering expertise

Leadership in technical teams

Effective communication with stakeholders

Prototype development

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to lead and assess next-generation hypersonic and reentry systems. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare for design reviews, and engage with government and industry leaders. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required, along with relevant experience in prototype development and systems engineering. An active Secret clearance is necessary.