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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 days ago

Senior Systems Design Engineer / Analyst

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Senior Systems Design Engineer or Analyst to join their System Realization and Resilience Group. The role involves developing and assessing technical design requirements, conducting detailed design analysis, and providing engineering thought leadership for strategic weapon systems and related development programs.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will utilize digital engineering tools, physics/logistics/models/simulations to analyze weapon system capabilities, architectures, designs, Government and Contractor models, and to assist in the development and analysis of current and future weapon systems

Your primary responsibility will be to provide extensive and detailed engineering thought leadership and expertise focusing on architecture and analysis, technology and design assessment, system and performance modeling, risk and reliability assessments, and related critical analysis of test & evaluation efforts for strategic deterrent systems

Using digital tools and engineering models, you will:

Conduct or participate in the technical and engineering analysis and review of technical work products, designs, change proposals, and proposed capability enhancements

Provide engineering domain expertise while leading/coordinating research, studies, and analysis on current and future weapons system capabilities and performances as well as provide supporting data and associated recommendations to advise program sponsors

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

Qualification

Systems EngineeringCameoPhysics-based modelsEngineering analysisAdvanced mathematicsLogistics-based analysisModel-Based Systems EngineeringMulti-disciplinary teamworkDoD acquisition processesMissile systems engineeringTechnical communicationCritical thinking

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field

Have extensive and direct responsibility and experience in producing deeply technical designs or conducting design and engineering analysis or similar evaluation of complex and integrated systems

Are highly knowledgeable regarding Systems Engineering practices, standards, tools, and methods

Have working knowledge of Cameo, Magic Draw, Rhapsody, or other MBSE tools

Have significant experience developing or enhancing physics-based/logistic/statistical or related engineering models and simulations to conduct engineering analysis

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 multi-disciplinary 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 by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 an advanced degree in systems engineering

Have experience in systems engineering for missile systems

Have experience with DoD acquisition processes, Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs

Are a subject matter expert in one or more MBSE tools such as Cameo (preferred), Rhapsody, MagicDraw, and DOORS

Have experience with new DoD program development to include concept development and Pre-Milestone A activities

Have engineering knowledge of one or more strategic weapons systems

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