Weapon Control System Architect, Shipboard Systems Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland is seeking professionals passionate about weapon control systems for Navy and Air Force capabilities. Responsibilities include analyzing data from weapon systems, reviewing system updates, and participating in testing at government facilities.

Qualified candidates must have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, experience with complex weapon systems, and hold a Secret security clearance. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Professional experience with complex weapon control systems.
• Active Secret security clearance, eligibility for Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from weapon systems to evaluate digital failure modes.
• Review proposed system updates, interfacing with contractors and sponsors.
• Participate in testing and evaluation efforts at government test facilities.

Skills

Complex weapon control systems

Data analysis

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Trident II Strategic Weapon System

Minuteman III or Sentinel systems

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about the resilience of weapon control systems for critical Navy and Air Force capabilities? Do you possess an intimate understanding of the hardware and software components that make up a robust weapon control system? Do you love the idea of building resilience into the core of everything we do for next‑generation weapon system designs and refreshes? If you are a professional in this field looking for your next challenging opportunity, then we want you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from deployed weapon systems to characterize limits of digital failure modes and recovery capabilities in the weapon control and missile guidance subsystems.
• Provide independent reviews of proposed system updates (‘refreshes’) on both the hardware and software level, directly interfacing with the prime contractors responsible for various components of the system as well as government sponsors.
• Participate in a wide variety of test and evaluation efforts, including full scale system tests, conducted at government owned test facilities or onboard Navy platforms, and associated data analysis.
• Influence future weapon system designs to create robust, secure, resilient solutions.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to promote a resilience‑first mindset, such that cyber security will be a core aspect of system design.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Have professional experience working directly with a complex weapon control system for either the Navy or Air Force.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and are eligible for a Top Secret security clearance. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship.

Desired Additional Qualifications

• Have professional experience analyzing performance aspects of complex digital systems.
• Have direct experience with the Trident II Strategic Weapon System (SWS), the Air Force Minuteman III or Sentinel systems, or with OHIO, VIRGINIA, or COLUMBIA‑class submarines.

About APL

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, and we pride ourselves on our culture, collaborative environment, and robust benefits.

APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore‑Washington metro area. For more information on our career opportunities, visit https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

Equity and Inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation

Minimum Rate: $100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually

Benefits

APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.