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Weapons Integration System Engineer
$102,500 - 290,000
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Johns Hopkins Road 11100, Laurel
$102,500 - 290,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for candidates who meet our minimum qualifications, which include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- At least 7 years of applied technical experience in Systems Engineering.
- Over 3 years of direct experience in complex System-of-Systems (SoS) engineering and integration, including developing requirements and specifications or interface documentation.
- At least 2 years of proven experience in successfully leading a team of engineers.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as required.
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance, with the ultimate goal of receiving a Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite).
You will exceed our basic criteria if you:
- Hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Possess 7+ years of extensive deep technical experience in Systems Engineering and are proficient in standard Model-Based Systems Engineering processes.
- Have experience in the Precision Strike domain and familiarity with Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM), Tomahawk Strike Network (TSN), Mission Planning, or hypersonic weapon systems.
- Understand the kill chain of precision strike or anti-air warfare.
- Have experience with Link-16, Common Data Link (CDL), Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), or unmanned surface vehicles.
- Have technical experience with surface combat systems and end-to-end weapon engagement support.
- Demonstrate outstanding initiative, energy, and organizational abilities.
- Possess an active Top Secret or higher security clearance.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Weapons Integration System Engineer, you will:
- Utilize your prior experience to tackle complex System-of-Systems integration issues for the U.S. Navy’s innovative programs, including Zumwalt, AEGIS, and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment.
- Serve as a recognized expert on the command and control (C2) aspects relevant to the surface warfare domain, including comprehension of data pathways, logical implementation, and interfaces enabling new kill chains.
- Execute in-depth technical analyses to resolve critical SoS integration obstacles and guide design efforts to address emerging challenges.
- Develop engineering deliverables such as performance specifications, requirements, trade study reports, CONOPS, test management plans, test protocols, schedules, and data gathering plans for both laboratory and shipboard live-fire tests.
- Prepare for and participate in technical interchange meetings, offering technical insights to contractors, government representatives, and research lab attendees.
- Lead collaboration with multiple agencies to create, review, and confirm the effectiveness of new processes and logic for combat systems capabilities.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to government sponsors, offering recommendations and guidance on acquisition decisions.
Description
Do you want to make significant impacts on the U.S. Navy’s Offensive Surface Warfare (OSuW) capabilities? Are you eager to explore the operation of some of the world's most advanced military defense systems? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team at APL. At APL, we pride ourselves on our culture of continuous learning and improvement. We support our employees with opportunities to enhance their expertise in overcoming integration challenges related to combat systems, hypersonic weapons, standard missiles, and advanced radar systems. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation and collaboration, with the chance to tackle national challenges by advancing the next generation of combat systems for the fleet. We are the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), where we bring world-class expertise to America’s most pressing defense, security, space, and science challenges. Our vibrant atmosphere encourages creativity and bold new ideas while providing a robust benefits package to support a healthy work/life balance. Join us in making a difference and grow your career with us at APL.
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