This job has Expired
Maritime Surveillance Systems Engineer/Analyst
Job Description
DescriptionDo you enjoy analyzing innovative systems?
Are you passionate about working with groundbreaking, next-generation technologies?
Do you want to make significant contributions to improve essential U. S. Naval capabilities through operations analysis and test and evaluation?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join us at APL.
We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and analytical candidate to help us assess the design and influence the capability development of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Surveillance Systems with an emphasis on mobile and deployable operations. We are looking to push the boundaries of system capabilities by providing critical support to the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Development, integration and testing community. Your contributions will help us transform data into knowledge, enabling decision makers to make informed choices on the future direction of the Navy’s surveillance-based mission systems. You will join a hardworking and expert team of engineers, analysts, and domain experts in an inclusive environment that values creative collaboration and innovation.
As a Maritime Surveillance Systems Engineer/Analyst, you will...
- Apply system engineering and analysis skills to execute SURTASS Systems Engineering activities. Evaluate the technical appropriateness of system modernization initiatives. Develop and oversee the execution of modernization schedules for existing platforms while ensuring new platform development meets operational and technical performance needs of the US Navy. You will join a complementary team of engineers, subject matter analysts and software developers focused on assessing system performance to inform future development decision-making and optimize operational utility and employment
- Collaborate with internal and external partners in working groups to assess combat systems at the algorithmic, functional, technical, and system performance level to inform the future development direction. You will research, investigate, and experiment with next-generation analysis capabilities and look for creative applications in unconventional ways. You will have to opportunity to share your analysis and methodology across multiple peer working groups and organizations.
- Collaborate with system developers and analysis team members to ensure in-lab and at-sea test scope, analysis methodology, measures of performance and data required to complete analysis are comprehensive. You will participate in advanced development planning and testing as a domain expert at developer/Fleet facilities or at-sea in support of assessment of maritime surveillance mission systems.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for this position if you...
- Have a BS in EE, mathematics, physics or equivalent level of experience.
- Have 5+ years of relevant experience with U.S. Navy undersea warfare (USW) combat systems.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Are proficient at multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress and meeting deadlines.
- Are willing to travel occasionally to participate in system test, delivery, and integration tests at sponsor or customer sites.
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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...
- Have a MS in EE, Math or other related technical discipline such as Engineering Management.
- Have experience with U.S. Navy undersea warfare (USW) combat systems analysis.
- Familiarity and comfort briefing senior U.S. and Foreign officials on Maritime Surveillance Systems.
- Have a strong background or previous experience in acoustics, signal processing, or mathematics.
- Have an active Top Secret level clearance.
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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
About Us
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.
*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
