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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Tactical Weapons Systems Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $245K/yr

3+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a highly dynamic and creative Systems Engineer to develop and implement advanced weapons systems. The role involves providing direct systems engineering support to the government sponsor, coordinating engineering services, and applying emerging technologies to military warfare systems.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the government sponsor in systems engineering activities such as developing requirements, identifying trade studies, developing interface control documents, planning and executing tests, and assessing risks

Design architecture and engineering models to instantiate and assess system configurations

Lead and participate in engineering team meetings and overall technical development efforts

Work with industry, academic, and government laboratory staff to identify opportunities and apply promising emerging technologies to advanced weapon systems applications

Produce reports that bring together concept definitions, requirements, analysis results, and technical recommendations

Qualification

Systems EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentModel Based Systems EngineeringWeapons Systems EngineeringInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTechnical Reporting

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Operations Research/Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science or another related field

Have at least three years of relevant experience in systems engineering principles and practices

Are highly skilled in early concept development and performing assessments that take into account cost, schedule, and performance criteria

Have demonstrated capability of working with engineering teams, test facilities, and/or sponsors to execute development test

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact with sponsor representatives

Ability and willingness to travel to present work to customers, provide technical advice during new system development/system modifications, and support laboratory/field testing

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top 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

Preferred

Have a Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Operations Research/Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science or another related field

Have knowledge and experience with Planning, Programming and Budgeting, Acquisition Process/Lifecycle, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation of DoD Systems

Have 5+ years of professional experience in weapon system engineering

Have experience applying Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and practices to complex systems development

Hold an active Top Secret clearance or above

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

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

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees