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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Not-for-profit UARC delivering national security research

Sensor System Engineer - Multiple Teams

RF & Microwave EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLaurel, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another related field.
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
  • Have a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
  • Have at least 3 years of hands-on model-based systems engineering experience.
  • Possess knowledge of digital engineering and systems engineering modeling techniques and methodologies.
  • Be familiar with systems engineering frameworks such as Department of Defense Architecture Framework and Unified Architecture Framework.
  • Have the ability to analyze sophisticated problems and develop innovative solutions, especially in system architecture and integration.
  • Possess the ability to interact with all levels of staff, strong organizational and follow-through skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Have the ability and willingness to travel to work with prime contractors and Government Labs.
  • Be able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Secret security clearance; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate systems and digital engineering capabilities through training and collaboration with other systems engineers, digital engineers, and model-based systems engineering modelers.
  • Identify and deploy methods, processes, and guidelines to develop artifacts as part of the capability development process.
  • Participate on teams advancing sensor and surveillance system capabilities, leveraging digital engineering to analyze and assess existing and proposed systems of systems and platforms.
  • Deliver presentations to sponsors and working groups to communicate proposed concepts, solutions, and analysis findings.
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to develop digital engineering products.
  • Apply methods, processes, and guidelines to digital engineering and model-based systems engineering tools, and improve interoperability between analysis tools and models.
  • Assist in establishing and communicating standards for model-based systems engineering use, make technical contributions and collaborate, and provide technical direction while ensuring timeliness, quality, and technical integrity of work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Possess a Master's degree or higher in engineering, systems engineering, computer science, mathematics, or another related field.
  • Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on model-based systems engineering experience.
  • Demonstrate proficiency using modeling tools and software such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Capella, Visual Paradigm, or IBM Engineering Systems Rational Rhapsody.
  • Have knowledge of ship-based sensor systems and communications networks.
  • Possess competence using software tools for analysis, simulation, and validation, such as MATLAB/Simulink or other domain-specific software.
  • Have strong analytical skills for requirements analysis, risk assessment, and systems performance analysis.
  • Have relevant certifications from recognized professional engineering and model-based systems engineering organizations.
  • Currently hold a Secret or higher-level security 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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