Systems Engineer — Human–Machine Integration for DoD

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Training and development

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites professionals to join the Human System Engineering team to design and implement military systems. You will work cross-functionally to develop human-machine warfighting capabilities and bridge gaps in system design for DoD programs.

You will lead tasks spanning requirements, concepts, and user interfaces, while shaping research in human-machine collaboration and automation.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Possess passion for building team culture, driving innovation, and executing strategic initiatives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and hold a SECRET level security clearance.
• At least 2 years of experience related to systems engineering and design of complex systems.
• Experience with task analyses and task flows.
• Experience with system requirements.
• Proven ability to write and submit proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of current and future systems using systems and mission engineering practices.
• Facilitate warfighter engagement in system design and development.
• Collaborate with engineers to generate human-system designs and concepts and develop requirements.
• Provide technical direction for military system development and review feedback on designs.
• Develop and lead fast-paced research projects in human-machine team behavior and AI-enabled systems.
• Shape research vision and strategy and report accomplishments to sponsors.

Skills

Systems engineering

Proposal writing

Team leadership

Communication

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites professionals to join the Human System Engineering team to design and implement military systems. You will work cross-functionally to develop human-machine warfighting capabilities and bridge gaps in system design for DoD programs.

You will lead tasks spanning requirements, concepts, and user interfaces, while shaping research in human-machine collaboration and automation.