Job Description

Are you a "strategic systems thinker" with advanced reliability and systems engineering experience that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs?

Do you love working with a diverse group of dedicated technical specialists in a collaborative teaming environment?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Reliability Engineer for the Weapon Systems Engineering Group in the Force Projection Sector. We provide vital systems engineering and system development expertise to nationally important strategic deterrence capabilities for the Navy and Air Force. As a member of our team, you will provide subject matter expertise insight to inform reliability methodologies and assessments of existing and future strategic weapons systems. We are passionate about making critical contributions to these critically important programs, and you will be a key part of our success. With your help, we will remain at the forefront of weapon systems engineering for the Force Projection Sector.

As a Senior Systems Reliability Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be to provide SME thought leadership and expertise by engaging with and advising on reliability topics across several strategic deterrent systems.
• You will participate as a reliability SME in various projects, studies, and technical working groups focusing on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, acquisition, risk assessments and test & evaluation.
• You will utilize tools to develop reliability methodologies and analyses of strategic deterrence weapon system capabilities and to assist in the development of future weapon system requirements.
• You will provide reliability domain expertise while leading/coordinating research, studies, and analysis on current and future weapons system capabilities and performance, as well as provide supporting data and associated recommendations to advise program sponsors.
• You will deliver formal presentations to sponsors and supporting contractors, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results. You will produce reports that bring together concept definitions, requirements, analysis results, and technical recommendations.

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

• Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field.
• Proven experience performing systems reliability engineering in the design, development or evaluation of complex weapon systems.
• Have experience developing and executing reliability approaches (e.g. FMEA, FMECA, Reliability Block Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis) to inform program decisions in early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment.
• Have especially strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills.
• Have shown the ability to interact effectively with and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors.
• Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and are able to get a Top Secret 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.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.

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

• Have an advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field.
• Proven experience working with Strategic weapon systems development and deployment including conducting reliability assessments.
• Have experience formulating, implementing, and/or executing reliability models or metrics of Strategic weapon systems.
• Have experience with DoD Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM) working groups for Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs.
• Have familiarity with reliability and statistical engineering software tools such as Reliasoft, R, SAS, Minitab.
• Have familiarity with systems engineering software, especially model based systems engineering tools like Cameo/ MagicDraw and DOORS.
• Have performed reliability engineering utilizing digitial engineering tools and capabilities, including integrating reliaiblity models and data within the authoritative source of truth for a weapon system.
• Have experience with new DoD program development to include concept development and Pre-Milestone A activities.
• Have knowledge of the Navy Trident II Strategic Weapon System and/or Air Force ICBM System.
• Hold an active Top Secret security 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 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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