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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Weapon Systems Analyst

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

4+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to tackling critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. They are seeking a Weapons Systems Analyst to provide leadership and subject matter expertise in System Test and Evaluation for strategic systems evaluations and performance reporting.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and subject matter expertise as System Test and Evaluation (T&E) Leader for strategic systems evaluations and performance reporting

Serve as System Leader for critical test campaigns, demonstration, and integration activities

Lead technical studies to refine weapon system performance requirements at the all segment levels

Identify and propose data collection needs for system integration, verification, validation, and sustainment, including operational performance and surveillance analysis

Provide technical analysis and insight to address sponsor and operator inquiries on system testing, data interpretation, and performance challenges

Qualification

Weapons systems testingTechnical analysisLeadership experienceModel-Based EngineeringTrident II/Sentinel familiarityStakeholder engagementField test travelSecurity clearanceCommunication skillsCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) and 4+ years of hands-on experience in weapons systems testing and analysis, with a focus on strategic systems

Demonstrate strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional technical teams to solve complex problems in high-stakes defense or systems engineering environments

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across varying teams (military, government, and industry stakeholders)

Are available to travel for extended field tests and meetings (approx. 20–30 days per year) and routine monthly trips to Washington, DC for stakeholder engagement and program coordination

Have an active Secret Clearance and are able to obtain a Top Secret level security 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

10+ years in Air Force/Navy Strategic operations or T&E

Master's in STEM or related field

Active Top Secret clearance

Familiarity with Trident II/Sentinel programs

Experience with Model-Based/Digital Engineering

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