Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Flight Navigation Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or related discipline
  • Experience in systems engineering for complex systems
  • Experience in early concept development and design evaluation
  • Proficient in UML/SysML modeling and related software like Cameo
  • Strong communication and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in assignments
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Develop accuracy requirements and verification procedures for weapon systems
  • Build a digital engineering framework for accuracy evaluation in an MBSE setting
  • Provide thought leadership for strategic weapon system engineering efforts
  • Support evaluations of existing strategic systems through statistical analysis
  • Collaborate with sponsors and representatives from various organizations

Benefits

  • Conducive team environment with diverse technical specialists
  • Opportunity to work on critically important defense programs
  • Potential for professional growth and skill development
  • Involvement in innovative digital engineering capabilities
  • Engagement with strategic defense initiatives across the community
Full Job Description
Description

Do you enjoy developing and deploying novel digital engineering (DE) capabilities for flight systems, including complex analytical tools?

Do you have model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience and want to have an impact on critically important defense programs?

Do you love working in teams with a well-rounded group of technical specialists?

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

The System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group within the Force Projection Sector of the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Flight Navigation Systems Engineer to help define the future Trident II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile and establish a digital engineering framework to enable collaborative accuracy assessments across the Trident weapon system community.

As a Systems Engineer for Accuracy You Will...
  • Work with a talented team developing accuracy requirements, determining verification procedures, and executing architectural trades for next-generation weapon systems
  • Define and build a digital engineering framework for accuracy evaluation inside a MBSE environment
  • Provide thought leadership for current and future strategic weapon system digital engineering efforts
  • Support system-level evaluation of existing strategic systems by leveraging statistical and mathematical expertise
  • Interact with sponsors and representatives of other organizations

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a B.S. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline
  • Have relevant experience in systems engineering for complex systems
  • Have experience in early concept development, system requirements, functional analysis and allocation, trade studies in support of the design, development, and evaluation of complex systems
  • Have experience in system modeling using UML/SysML and associated modeling software such as Cameo
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong critical thinking skills
  • Have strong initiative, interest in skill development, and the flexibility to accept assignments of varied scope and skill
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of experience in systems engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in the strategic deterrence domain area
  • Experience in requirement development and verification for strategic systems
  • Strong object-oriented programming background and proficiency with C++, MATLAB, or Python
  • Experience with custom scripts and/or plug-ins for MagicDraw modeling software (including its Cameo variance) and/or DOORS requirements software
  • Experience with ontology development and scientific data modeling
  • Experience with maximum likelihood estimation or statistical modeling

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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