Strategic Weapon Systems Test Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL); Laurel (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to shape test strategy for strategic weapon systems and support planning, execution, and analysis across programs. The role emphasizes MBSE, digital engineering, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in systems test engineering, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel 5–15% for sponsor offices and contractor sites. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical field.
• At least 3 years of systems test engineering experience with complex systems.
• Experience in test planning, requirements analysis, design, and verification/validation.
• Familiarity with systems engineering plans and test masters.
• Experience developing systems engineering processes and metrics.
• Strong verbal and written communication and critical thinking.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with industry and government partners.
• Willingness to travel 5–15% periodically, including short trips.
• U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Shape test strategy and objectives for strategic weapon systems.
• Support test planning, execution, reporting, and risk assessment across lifecycle.
• Apply MBSE and digital engineering methods to system development.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Critical thinking

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to shape test strategy for strategic weapon systems and support planning, execution, and analysis across programs. The role emphasizes MBSE, digital engineering, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in systems test engineering, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel 5–15% for sponsor offices and contractor sites. U.S.