Senior Weapon Systems Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to advance the Air Force hypersonic strike capabilities. In this role, you will conduct studies, develop requirements, and work with various technologies related to weapon systems.

The ideal candidate must have at least ten years of experience in weapon systems development and hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Strong communication skills and security clearance are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of relevant experience in weapon systems development.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and can obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to travel to present work to customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weapon system concept definition studies and assess performance.
• Develop system requirements and analyze effectiveness.
• Document analysis/engineering results and prepare reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Technical expertise in weapon systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Job description

Description

Do you want to help ensure our Nation's military dominance in the 21st century?

Do you want to advance the Air Force hypersonic strike capabilities?

Are you passionate about applying your analytical and technical skills to various weapon systems?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to help us develop and evaluate advanced strike weapon systems. You will represent APL to provide direct engineering support to the sponsor and to coordinate engineering activities with APL team members to serve the technical needs of the program.

As a Sr. Weapons Systems Engineer you will...

• Conduct weapon system concept definition studies and assess weapon system performance.
• Develop system requirements and perform analysis of total system effectiveness.
• Apply modeling, simulation, and analytic techniques to assessing emerging technologies for strike warfare applications.
• Document analysis/engineering results, prepare reports and briefings, and establish material requirements for sponsors.
• Develop systems engineering, integration, and test and evaluation processes and artifacts.
• Provide direct technical interface to the government sponsor, principal investigator, and project management.
• Lead and participate in engineering team meetings and overall technical development efforts.
• Work with industry, academic, and government laboratory staff to identify potential to apply promising emerging technologies to advanced weapon systems applications.

Qualifications

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

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or another related technical field.
• Have at least ten years of relevant experience related to weapon systems development.
• Have strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills and ability to interact with government sponsor representatives.
• Ability and willingness to travel to present work to customers, provide technical advice during new system development/system modifications, and support laboratory/field testing.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level 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 a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or another related technical field.
• Have at least fifteen years of professional experience related to weapon systems development and acquisition.
• Have general knowledge of digital engineering processes and tools.
• Have general knowledge of military warfare systems including aircraft, weapons, sensors, communications networks and mission planning applications.
• Have knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting, Acquisition Decision, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation systems.
• Have demonstrated ability to interface effectively with government sponsors. Hold active TS/SCI clearance.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. 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.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled 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

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 Annually