Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

NSS Space Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $125K — $290K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS (or higher) in engineering, physics, or equivalent field with at least 8 years of space engineering experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience on national security space projects.
  • Broad technical expertise with robust analytical skills.
  • Proven leadership experience working with engineering teams and sponsors.
  • Strong communication skills for presentations and written documentation.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance, with U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering teams in developing and executing space mission concepts.
  • Provide technical interface to program sponsors and project management.
  • Conduct systems level analysis and trade studies.
  • Create and manage systems engineering documents and formal communications.
  • Organize and facilitate engineering team meetings and technical development.
  • Develop and oversee requirements, verification, and validation efforts.
  • Direct system level testing and manage project risks.

Benefits

  • Work on critical national security space projects.
  • Engage in a mission-driven environment.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with expert professionals.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a specialized field.
Full Job Description
Description

Do you have a passion for Space Systems Engineering?

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

We are seeking a Space Systems Engineer to help support new concept developments and ongoing projects for National Security Space (NSS).

As a Space Systems Engineer you will...
  • Lead engineering teams in the formulation, development, and execution of space mission concepts and system analysis in NSS. Projects range from formulation of system concepts to development of a flight mission or experiment, including hardware, software, integration and test, and operations.
  • Provide technical interface to sponsor and project management.
  • Perform systems level technical analysis, trade studies, and analysis of alternatives.
  • Create formal communications through systems engineering documents, reports, proposals, and oral presentations.
  • Lead and participate in engineering team meetings and overall technical development efforts.
  • Develop and lead requirements, verification, and validation efforts.
  • Define and manage system interfaces.
  • Lead, coordinate, and present at technical design reviews.
  • Work with project manager in defining and managing project risks.
  • Lead and coordinate system level testing efforts.
  • Be responsible for the technical aspects of delivering integrated missions, instrument payloads, spacecraft, or other mission articles.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • A BS (or higher) in engineering, physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of space engineering experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience with national security space related projects
  • Broad technical experience base and strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability working with engineering teams and/or sponsors.
  • Demonstrated communications skills delivering presentations and in written documentation.
  • Hold an active TS/SCI security 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...
  • M.S. (or higher) in Systems Engineering
  • Experience and familiarity working directly with national security space sponsors
  • 15 years of experience with national security space related projects

Minimum Rate

$125,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 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.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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