Systems Architect & Requirements Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking Systems Engineers to help conceive, define and evaluate system-of-system requirements for defense applications. You will apply modeling, simulation and analytical tools to advance sensor, network, and missile performance, with emphasis on digital engineering for rapid deployment.

You will design architectures, run trade studies, and translate mission needs into realizable specifications for downstream teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in systems engineering, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional systems engineering experience in concept development, requirements analysis, or architecture.
• Knowledge of full lifecycle systems engineering processes.
• Strong speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple projects and travel periodically.
• Eligibility for U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance; TS/SCI possible.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine complex system architectures to meet mission objectives.
• Lead trade studies to evaluate concepts and down-select preferred solutions.
• Evaluate existing structures and lead re-architecting initiatives for performance and interoperability.
• Use requirements management tools to elicit and document high-fidelity requirements.
• Translate mission needs into realizable technical specifications for downstream teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Trade studies

Stakeholder management

Education

BS in systems engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking Systems Engineers to help conceive, define and evaluate system-of-system requirements for defense applications. You will apply modeling, simulation and analytical tools to advance sensor, network, and missile performance, with emphasis on digital engineering for rapid deployment.

You will design architectures, run trade studies, and translate mission needs into realizable specifications for downstream teams.