Senior Systems Engineer - Mission Engineering & Validation

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support nationally important defense programs through systems engineering. The ideal candidate will lead integration activities and provide expert analysis, risk assessments, and technical recommendations.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, at least 5 years of systems engineering experience, and proficiency in SysML and UML. The position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $290,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience in design, development, or evaluation of complex systems.
• Active Secret security clearance and eligibility for Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering thought leadership and expertise.
• Define and lead integration activities across multiple domains.
• Support program-level decision-making with technical positions.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Requirements analysis

Risk assessment

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Proficiency in SysML and UML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Cameo Architecture

IBM Rational Rhapsody

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support nationally important defense programs through systems engineering. The ideal candidate will lead integration activities and provide expert analysis, risk assessments, and technical recommendations.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, at least 5 years of systems engineering experience, and proficiency in SysML and UML. The position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $290,000 annually.