Launcher Weapon Systems Engineer, Shipboard Systems Group

Description

Do you have a wealth of experience overseeing technical aspects of weapon systems development?

Do you care deeply about the missions of the United States Navy and Air Force and want to make an immediate and significant impact on those missions?

We are seeking a Launcher Weapon Systems Engineer to join our Launcher Systems Engineering section. We help our sponsors navigate the complexity of large-scale weapon system development efforts, maintaining technical excellence while meeting the demands of challenging schedule and test environments in an ever-changing landscape of external threats.

• Gain a deep technical understanding of submarine launcher systems and other shipboard systems and use that knowledge to inform high-level decision making.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles to assist our Sponsors with key development tasks, e.g., development of a Systems Engineering Master Plan (SEMP), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), or high-level Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) documents. Other tasking could include the review of technical system requirements and traceability in DOORS to show verification via Inspection, Analysis, Test, Demonstration.
• Engage directly with our Navy and Air Force sponsors and associated prime and subcontractors to provide oversight of hardware production efforts.
• Participate in a wide variety of test and evaluation efforts. This could include full scale system tests conducted either at government owned test facilities or onboard Navy platforms and associated data analysis.
• Get involved with working groups across both government and industry.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
• Have 10+ years of relevant experience with Navy or Air Force weapon systems.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally (5%) to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites.
• Hold an active Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 worked directly with OHIO-class, COLUMBIA-class, or VIRGINIA-class hardware or software systems.
• Have experience developing or approving Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) packages for deployment on submarines.
• Have worked directly with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) on the Strategic Weapon System (SWS), or on the Air Force Minute Man III or Sentinel systems as either a contractor or government employee.

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

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