Strategic Weapon Systems Analyst – Deterrence & Systems Engineering

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 245 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapons Systems Analyst to join the KBY group in the Force Projection sector. You will work on multidisciplinary teams to shape platforms that meet warfighter needs through rigorous system-level analyses and data‑driven recommendations.

You will develop deep weapon‑system understanding, contribute to requirements reviews, engage with sponsors, and participate in travel for meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent education and experience.
• 2+ years of relevant technical, operational, systems, or analytical experience.
• Strong problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Active Secret clearance by start date with potential to obtain Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred: MS/PhD and experience with weapon-system concepts or model-based systems engineering.

Responsabilités

• Integrate into multidisciplinary teams applying a whole‑of‑system perspective and systems engineering rigor.
• Support analyses at system and sub-system levels; provide data‑driven design guidance.
• Develop understanding of weapon systems, testing, operation, and deterrence context for warfighter employment.
• Contribute to requirements and architecture reviews; assess change impacts and mission performance.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement to align expectations with warfighter needs.
• Expand knowledge via on‑the‑job training, workshops, and self‑directed study.
• Participate in sponsor trips (up to 2–4 per year; each ≤1 week) and local stakeholder meetings.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Written and oral communication

Problem solving

Curiosity

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering / CS / physics / math

Description du poste

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Weapons Systems Analyst to join the KBY group in the Force Projection sector. You will work on multidisciplinary teams to shape platforms that meet warfighter needs through rigorous system-level analyses and data‑driven recommendations.

You will develop deep weapon‑system understanding, contribute to requirements reviews, engage with sponsors, and participate in travel for meetings.