Job Location: Laurel, Maryland Job Type: Full-Time / Regular Department:
Space Department
Introduction
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Missile Defense Space Systems Engineer.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering support to the Air Force and Missile Defense Agency in the area of space-based missile warning systems. Capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams comprised of staff from JHU/APL's and other organizations. Provide technical leadership for initiatives in this mission area. Concept Development and Sponsor Support - Lead a team to develop candidate concepts in an evolving requirements environment at multiple levels, including system architectures, end-to-end prototype missions, spacecraft level, payload level, and operations. Conduct preliminary analysis/trade-off studies of candidate solutions with sponsor personnel; iterate designs as warranted. Aid the sponsor community in developing mission and system requirements from mission goals and objectives. Provide a technical interface to sponsors and prospective sponsors. Provide input to cost and schedule requirements. Proposal Activity - Support proposal activities in pursuit of new sponsorship. Perform the function of technical proposal lead; responsible for developing the technical portions of a proposal. As necessary, lead a proposal engineering team. Communications - Prepare outside publications and internal APL reports. Organize and lead design reviews and/or reports on significant bodies of work. Organize and present status reviews and other forms of reporting to keep the sponsor, program and line management informed. Must be comfortable briefing senior government officials.
Qualifications
Experience:
Detailed understanding of and/or experience with the missile warning fire control loop and implications to existing, demonstration and notional space segments. Application experience with germane non-imaging infrared systems and their effects on the larger Ballistic Missile Defense Systems. Knowledge of associated ground and space interfaces. Experience in all phases of the systems engineering life-cycle: requirements; architecture; design; implementation; testing; and operations & maintenance. Must have the ability to quickly learn new fields and decompose complex system problems into manageable tasks. Demonstrated systems analysis and modeling skills are a plus.
Required:
B.S. in engineering, physics, or closely related field or equivalent with at least 10 years experience carrying out the activities listed under Duties. Can operate effectively in a dynamic business development environment. Very strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to manage a large, multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of military and/or intelligence sponsor community space system needs. Current or recent clearance at the Top Secret or higher level.
Desired:
M.S. (or higher) in engineering, physics, or related field.
Special Work Conditions
Standard Business Travel.
Security
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.
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