Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Systems Engineer to research and develop Mission Architecture and MBSE artifacts integrated within a digital engineering environment to support warfighter decisions.

The role emphasizes scalable, secure systems and collaboration with government sponsors, warfighters, and industry partners, with rigorous model governance and documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field.
• At least three years of systems engineering lifecycle experience with complex systems or systems-of-systems.
• At least two years MBSE experience developing mission architectures using UAF, with hands-on UML/SysML/UAF modeling in Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EA.

Responsibilities

• Translate warfighter needs into mission architectures and system requirements.
• Develop MBSE models (SysML/UAF) of mission and system architectures for complex systems and systems-of-systems.
• Design, refine digital engineering workflows, architecture frameworks, and reusable model patterns.
• Architect and guide implementation of mission-critical systems with a focus on scalability, resilience, performance, and security.
• Ensure rigorous reviews, documentation, model governance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with government sponsors, warfighters, and industry partners to deliver mission-relevant solutions.
• Document and present results to project leads, sponsors, and technical workshops.

Skills

MBSE

SysML/UAF

UML

Digital engineering

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Sparx EA

Job description

Description

Are you eager to architect and deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems that enable real operational decisions for warfighters?

Are you excited to directly impact the nation’s most challenging defense problems?

Are you passionate about large, mission-critical systems, digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and mission engineering?

The Mission Engineering Group of the Force Projection Sector at JHU/APL is seeking a Systems Engineer to research and develop Mission Architecture and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts integrated within a digital engineering environment.

About Us

The Mission Engineering Group develops enterprise-grade, distributed software and decision-support tools that enable warfighters to harness a wide-ranging set of sensors, weapons, and platforms for precision strike missions critical to our nation’s defense.

We emphasize engineering rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the systems engineering lifecycle while promoting a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

As a Systems Engineer within the Mission Engineering Group, you will…

• Support mission-focused systems and digital engineering efforts by applying systems thinking and mission engineering to translate warfighter needs into mission architectures and system requirements.
• Support the development and promotion of digital models, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models (e.g., SysML/UAF), of mission and system architectures for the design and implementation of complex systems and systems-of-systems critical to the warfighter.
• Design, develop, and refine digital engineering workflows, architecture frameworks, system and tool integrations, and reusable model patterns that enable consistent, scalable engineering practices for APL and its sponsors.
• Architect and guide implementation of mission-critical systems with a focus on scalability, resilience, performance, and security.
• Ensure rigorous systems and mission engineering practices, including reviews, documentation, model governance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with APL teams, government sponsors, warfighters, and industry partners to deliver mission-relevant solutions.
• Document and present your results to project leads, sponsors, and technical workshops, conferences, and pivotal decision makers.

Qualifications

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

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Have at least three years of relevant systems engineering lifecycle experience with complex systems or systems-of-systems.
• Have at least two years of practical MBSE experience developing mission architectures using UAF, with hands-on UML/SysML/UAF modeling in tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EA, and the ability to link