Job Description

Are you interested in taking ground-breaking concepts and turning them into ambitious new capabilities that solve the most vexing integrated air and missile defense problems of our nation?

Then we have an exciting career opportunity for you!

We are seeking systems engineers to help conceive, define and evaluate system-of-system requirements for operational applications. We need people who can apply a wide range of modeling, simulation and analytical tools to advance our understanding of sensor, network, combat system, and missile performance. We are particularly interested in engineers familiar with digital engineering tools and practices to quickly evolve agile new concepts for rapid deployment to our customers.

As an Advanced Warfare Systems Engineer, you will:

• Help design and develop future combat system architectures for our sponsors, addressing the associated requirements and needed interfaces;
• Develop and use analysis tools and scripts that can conduct system-level trade studies and analysis of alternatives;
• Use system models and simulations to design and assess performance of new and emerging capabilities;
• Assess the necessary functional allocations and data flows within systems and between systems;
• Identify, define and mitigate technical risks associated with system designs; and
• Create analytical products and effectively communicate technical findings and recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community.

In joining our team, we would welcome you to a dynamic group culture that upholds core values and is dedicated to continual improvement, innovation, risk-taking, and the development of high quality products.

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

• Have a BS degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or other related technical degree.

• Have previous related professional systems engineering experience.

• Possess excellent technical writing and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff including engineers, scientists, and technicians as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Are able to obtain a/an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. 

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is desired.

• Experience with writing and using analytical scripts in either MATLAB or Python is desired.

Why work at 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. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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