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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Not-for-profit UARC delivering national security research

Senior Systems Engineer-Hull - Mechanical & Electrical, Hull, Mechanical & Electrical

Mechanical EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeLaurel, MD, USA$105k - $290k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, systems engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
  • Have at least 15 years of professional experience with submarines or naval platforms HM&E systems.
  • Have demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and providing technical direction on complex engineering efforts.
  • Have experience developing, integrating, testing, or transitioning complex systems or technologies.
  • Be willing and able to travel significantly, with frequent travel expected to the Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania areas.
  • Hold an active Secret security clearance and be able to ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct technical support and authoritative engineering guidance to NAVSEA sponsors on submarine HM&E design, technology development, and sustainment.
  • Develop, justify, and execute long-range HM&E technical roadmaps, identifying capability gaps, investment priorities, technical risks, and technology transition opportunities.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across APL, Navy organizations, warfare centers, industry, and academia in the development, design, integration, testing, and prototyping of advanced HM&E capabilities.
  • Shape future submarine HM&E architectures by connecting emerging technologies with platform requirements, survivability, sustainment, and future mission needs.
  • Provide senior Navy leadership with technical assessments and recommendations that clearly communicate engineering trades, risk, cost, schedule, and operational benefit.
  • Drive technology maturation and transition from concept through prototyping, testing, qualification, and fleet implementation.
  • Build strategic partnerships and mentor technical staff to strengthen long-term submarine HM&E expertise and capability.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have 20 or more years of professional experience in submarine, naval, maritime, or comparable complex engineering systems.
  • Have experience working with NAVSEA, Naval Warfare Centers, submarine acquisition programs, or the submarine design community.
  • Have demonstrated programmatic leadership, including responsibility for personnel, financial resources, technical scope, schedule, and risk.
  • Hold an advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline.
  • Hold an active Top Secret or higher clearance.

About the Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Not-for-profit UARC delivering national security research

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges through technical expertise, prototyping, research and development, and analysis. It uses engineering, simulations, and studies to design prototypes and deliver analyses that support government and partner organizations. Unlike many commercial firms, APL operates as a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins and focuses on mission-oriented research rather than selling finished products. Its goal is to provide practical, thoroughly tested solutions to public-sector customers by performing research, developing prototypes, and offering expert analysis.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1942

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