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Systems Engineer
Laurel, MD

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Do you love working on large complex systems?

Are you searching for meaningful systems engineering work where you can help define and architect critical weapons systems for our military?

Do you want your work to have significant impact?

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

We are seeking a systems engineer to help us define, architect, design, and evaluate current and future US Navy surface ship and submarine weapons control systems. You will join a hardworking team of engineers and serve as a trusted Technical Direction Agent working with government and industry partners to apply systems engineering and operational expertise to solve complex technical problems to integrate new capabilities.

As a Systems Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to...

* Define and analyze system, hardware and software requirements including traceability and testability, interfaces, architecture, and design products. You will then identify discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations to achieve system capabilities.
* Conduct research, trade studies, and engineering analyses, and propose concepts or solutions to address technical issues and concerns. You will then communicate resultant recommendations and supporting data to advise our US Navy customers.
* Apply systems engineering processes to and participate in technical reviews in support of Department of Defense major weapon systems development efforts.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

* Possess a BS degree in systems engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
* Have at least 3 years of professional experience in systems engineering work.
* Have experience in early concept development, performance analysis, systems integration, or requirements engineering activities for complex systems.
* Have excellent oral and written communications skills.
* Are willing and able to travel periodically to Government and contractor sites within the continental US approximately two-three days per month.
* Either possess or are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a Government clearance investigation to determine if you meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

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

* Possess a MS degree in systems engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field.
* Have additional professional experience working within a DoD systems acquisition environment.
* Have experience in weapon control systems, U.S. Navy surface combatants/submarines, Tomahawk or other strike warfare systems
* Familiarity with systems engineering design tools and methodology such as MBSE and SysML.
* Have experience with DoD cybersecurity, software/hardware assurance, or program protection planning.

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. With a wide selection of meaningful, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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