DescriptionAre you passionate about shaping the future of maritime systems and undersea
warfare?
Do you thrive at the intersection of technical innovation and strategy?Are you looking for an opportunity to influence technical direction while leading
multidisciplinary technical teams tackling the Navy's most challenging problems in
the maritime domain?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our Ocean Systems and Engineering
Group at APL.
We are seeking a Senior Ocean Engineer to serve as a senior engineer and lead across our
maritime portfolio. This position is intended for an engineer who combines deep
technical expertise with strategic vision-someone who can recognize emerging
operational needs, formulate innovative technical approaches, build enduring internal and
external relationships, and help shape the long-term investments in maritime
advancements.
Working across multiple programs and technical organizations, you will help define
technical priorities, guide complex engineering efforts, mentor technical staff, and
translate operational challenges into impactful research and development programs that
deliver capability to the Fleet.
As a
Senior Ocean Engineer, you will...
- Shape the technical direction of our ocean systems portfolio by identifying emerging
mission needs and developing long-term technology strategies. - Provide technical leadership across multiple maritime and undersea warfare
initiatives spanning autonomous systems, sensing, communications, payload
integration, and mission systems. - Build trusted relationships while identifying opportunities for new technical
collaborations and research initiatives. - Guide multidisciplinary teams from concept development through prototype
demonstration and technology transition. - Develop technical roadmaps, white papers, strategic proposals, and sponsor briefings
aimed at sustained impact and growth. - Identify opportunities to integrate expertise across APL Mission Areas to solve
complex operational challenges. - Mentor engineers and scientists while fostering technical excellence, innovation, and
collaboration.
QualificationsYou meet our minimum requirements for the job if you...- Possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent demonstrated
experience in engineering, systems thinking, or analytical approaches to solve
complex maritime security and technical challenges. - Have 10+ years of relevant experience leading complex engineering, systems integration,
research and development, acquisition, or operational initiatives involving maritime,
naval, undersea, or autonomous systems. - Demonstrate success establishing technical vision, integrating multidisciplinary
teams, and delivering innovative solutions to complex sponsor challenges. - Have experience developing technical strategy and engaging senior government
sponsors to shape research, technology, or capability investments. - Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience
briefing senior technical, military, and executive leadership. - Demonstrate the ability to identify emerging mission needs and translate them into
executable technical programs. - Hold an active Secret security clearance and are able to get a Top Secret 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...- Hold an M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline.
- Have experience as a Chief Engineer, Technical Director, Principal Investigator,
Program Manager, or comparable senior technical leader. - Have successfully transitioned advanced technologies into operational Navy or DoD
capabilities. - Have established relationships with ONR, NAVSEA, DARPA, NAVWAR, PEOs, or
other defense sponsors. - Have demonstrated success growing technical portfolios, creating new research
initiatives, and shaping long-term investment strategies. - Hold an active Top Secret security clearance.
Minimum Rate$100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate$245,000 Annually
