Senior Systems Engineer — Reentry & Hypersonic Systems

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) in Laurel, MD, seeks a highly technical Senior Systems Engineer/Systems Analyst to design, analyze, assess, and advance hypersonic and reentry systems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex system-level challenges and close capability gaps.

You will lead systems engineering efforts for next-generation reentry and hypersonic systems, prepare for design reviews, and communicate results to sponsors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field required.
• 3+ years of experience with nuclear or strategic weapon systems, reentry, hypersonic, space systems, or similar.
• Experience with hardware/software prototype development.
• Experience in early concept development (design trades, requirements analysis, risk assessment).
• Eligibility for Interim Secret/Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering expertise and leadership for next-gen reentry and hypersonic systems and enabling technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across organizations and sponsors to develop innovative solutions.
• Prepare for and participate in major design and requirements reviews.
• Engage in government working groups or IPTs to evaluate concepts and provide technical recommendations.
• Communicate analysis results and proposals to leadership, sponsors, and partners.
• Produce reports and presentations communicating results and recommendations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, systems engineering and/or related technical field

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks a highly technical Senior Systems Engineer/Systems Analyst to design, analyze, assess, and advance hypersonic and reentry systems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex system-level challenges and close capability gaps.

You will lead systems engineering efforts for next-generation reentry and hypersonic systems, prepare for design reviews, and communicate results to sponsors and