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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Maritime Surveillance LFA/CLFA System Design and Operations Analyst

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $290K/yr

10+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to solving complex defense, security, space, and science challenges. They are seeking a Maritime Surveillance LFA/CLFA System Design and Operations Analyst to assess and enhance the U.S. Navy's Maritime Surveillance Systems through operations analysis and testing, while contributing to the development of next-generation sonar technologies.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with system developers and analysis team members to conduct lab-based and at-sea assessment of functional and operational Maritime Surveillance Systems CLFA, LFA and prototype Deployable Active Systems capabilities

Ensure test scope, analysis methodology, appropriate measures of performance and data required to execute analysis are comprehensive

Apply surveillance domain experience to develop new system display concepts, capabilities, and functions to improve system performance

Research, investigate, and experiment with next-generation technologies and look for creative applications in unconventional ways

Apply systems engineering expertise in support of future MSS LFA, CLFA and prototype Deployable Active Systems requirements and capability development to inform impending development direction

Coordinate with analysts to contribute to evaluation of fielded MSS LFA, CLFA and prototype Deployable Active Systems

Liaise between JHU/APL, acquisition sponsors (PMS 485), and fleet operational commands to inform future development decision-making and optimize operational utility and MSS LFA, CLFA and prototype Deployable Active Systems employment

Qualification

Acoustic surveillance systemsUS Navy operational testingSystems engineering expertiseAnalytical skillsAcoustics analysisInterpersonal skillsMulti-taskingPrioritizing assignmentsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Have earned a US Navy designator, billet classification, or enlisted classification code related to surveillance systems and/or active sonar

Have 10+ years of relevant experience with acoustic surveillance systems operations, training, and testing

Have experience with US Navy developmental and operational test and evaluation

Are passionate about applying operational experience and analytical skills in an innovative environment

Have strong interpersonal skills, are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams and have excellent oral and written communication skills

Are proficient at multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress and meeting deadlines

Have participated in system test, delivery, and integration tests at sponsor or operational navy sites

Are able to obtain an interim Secret level 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

Preferred

Have a strong background or previous experience in acoustics analysis

Have 15+ years of operational experience in the Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems

Have experience conducting reconstruction and analysis of operational data

Have led system design, integration and/or test events at sponsor or operational navy sites

Have previous experience with evaluation of U.S. Navy surveillance systems performance

Possess a BS degree in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering or equivalent surveillance qualifications

Have an active TS or higher level clearance

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

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