Senior Systems Realization Engineer - MBSE Leader

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Lead Systems Realization Engineer to drive physical credibility and architectural resilience of strategic weapon systems. You will integrate multi-physics analyses with digital engineering across complex system-of-systems, serving as a core technical anchor within the team.

The role emphasizes rigorous MBSE, Cameo/MagicDraw integration, and delivering authoritative analyses to sponsors while guiding multidisciplinary teams across government and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a foundational engineering discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Nuclear, Chemical, Materials).
• 10+ years of quantitative engineering design and analysis experience, with 5+ years in a senior or lead technical capacity.
• Hands-on experience authoring and maintaining system architecture products within Cameo/MagicDraw using SysML.
• Willing to travel up to 10%, mainly to sponsor offices in Northern Virginia, Utah facilities, and partner sites.
• Active security clearance: Secret; ability to obtain TS/SCI w.poly; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Shape Strategic Architectures: Architect advanced weapon concepts using digital engineering to ensure designs survive severe environments.
• Lead First-Principles Technical Studies: Drive multidisciplinary analyses establishing the technical baseline for sponsors.
• Serve as a Trusted Technical-Direction Agent: Set engineering standards and conduct trade studies with technical justification.
• Anchor the Digital Thread: Embed analysis results and performance budgets into a unified digital baseline with traceability.
• Communicate with Technical Authority: Deliver briefs and reports to senior sponsors and prime contractors with clarity.
• Navigate Complex Technical Ecosystems: Guide cross-organizational teams through analytical rigor and integrity.

Skills

SysML/MBSE

Cameo/MagicDraw

First-principles analysis

Digital thread

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or applied physical science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architect

MagicDraw

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Lead Systems Realization Engineer to drive physical credibility and architectural resilience of strategic weapon systems. You will integrate multi-physics analyses with digital engineering across complex system-of-systems, serving as a core technical anchor within the team.

The role emphasizes rigorous MBSE, Cameo/MagicDraw integration, and delivering authoritative analyses to sponsors while guiding multidisciplinary teams across government and