Sensor Systems Engineer | MBSE & Digital Engineering

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a systems engineer to lead development and integration of sophisticated sensor systems using digital engineering and MBSE.

Join the Sensor Systems Engineering Group to apply MBSE methods, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape standards while interfacing with sponsors and prime contractors. This role requires travel and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact national-security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of SE principles and practices.
• At least 3 years of hands-on MBSE experience.
• Knowledge of digital engineering modeling techniques.
• Familiar with DoDAF and UAF.
• Ability to travel to work with prime contractors and labs.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance (ultimately Secret), U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate sophisticated sensor systems using MBSE.
• Lead MBSE and DE tools to ensure interoperability.
• Communicate standards for MBSE to sponsors and teams.
• Deliver technical direction with timeliness and quality.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to develop digital products.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Digital engineering

Interoperability

Communication

Education

B.S. or higher in Engineering/Systems Engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering, systems engineering, CS or mathematics

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Capella

Visual Paradigm

Rational Rhapsody

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a systems engineer to lead development and integration of sophisticated sensor systems using digital engineering and MBSE.

Join the Sensor Systems Engineering Group to apply MBSE methods, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape standards while interfacing with sponsors and prime contractors. This role requires travel and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact national-security programs.