Weapon Systems Engineer Intern (Analyst) - MBSE Focus

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students to join the Weapon System Engineer (Analyst) – Intern role. You will work in the KBY team within FPS, contributing to multidisciplinary analyses, modeling, and data-driven recommendations to inform design choices.

As an intern you will learn systems engineering fundamentals, explore MBSE approaches with Cameo/Magic Draw and DOORS, and grow weapon-system expertise under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, CS, physics, applied mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and clear communication of technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into multidisciplinary teams applying a whole-of-system perspective and systems‑engineering rigor.
• Support in-depth analyses at system and sub-system levels with data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Problem solving

Quantitative analysis

Clear communication

Teamwork

Curiosity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in engineering, CS, physics, or applied mathematics

Tools

Cameo/Magic Draw

DOORS

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students to join the Weapon System Engineer (Analyst) – Intern role. You will work in the KBY team within FPS, contributing to multidisciplinary analyses, modeling, and data-driven recommendations to inform design choices.

As an intern you will learn systems engineering fundamentals, explore MBSE approaches with Cameo/Magic Draw and DOORS, and grow weapon-system expertise under senior guidance.