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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Retirement contributions, Education assistance program, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance
Posted 39d ago
Apply by Mar 9
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will design and develop novel architectures for integrating sensors, weapons, and data fusion capabilities into complex combat systems. Additionally, you will lead system-of-systems engineering activities and define interface requirements to enable effective long-range networked fires.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science and at least 7 years of experience in complex systems engineering. An active Top Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Full job description
Description
Are you an experienced engineer who would like to be a major contributor to the design of future advanced integrated networked fires capabilities in support of homeland and theater defense?
Would you like the opportunity to design and integrate multi-modal sensing phenomenology, multi-sensor data fusion, and long-range weapon technologies into a complex system of systems?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are committed to the pursuit of innovative and novel approaches that drive state-of-the-art solutions to urgent operational needs and complex evolving warfighter challenges. As a member of our team, you will provide thought leadership and conduct rigorous analysis and engineering to rapidly develop and demonstrate technologies and integrated systems concepts and solutions that can enable effective joint, integrated, theatre level defense across all operational warfighting domains (land, sea, air, space). We want you to help us reach our goal in identifying emerging information fusion and data distribution needs and developing groundbreaking integrated fire control solutions for force-level systems in distributed warfare theatres.
As a Long Range Networked Fires Engineer, you will….
Design and develop novel concepts and architectures for integrating new types of active and passive sensors, weapons, and multi-mission data fusion capabilities into future combat systems and military platforms enabling long-range fires across multiple domains.
Define element level interface requirements, information exchanges between systems, message data content, and performance required to achieve a desired effect.
Understand and assess multi-faceted sensor (individual and networked) performance metrics as related to the needs of the combat and weapon systems across multiple mission areas.
Understand and analyze various aspects of combat and weapon system functionality as related to integration with networks providing integrated fire control capabilities.
Learn about specific active and passive sensor types (RF, EO, IR, ES) and their associated data characteristics, track sources, sensor designs, modes of operation, sensor capabilities, detection and characterization data, and use your knowledge to inform architecture trades, develop requirements, and assess measurements of effectiveness and performance.
Provide subject matter expertise and lead system of systems engineering and architecture development activities with external mission partners across the multi-mission advanced kill chain development enterprise.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
Possess a BS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Have 7+ years of experience in complex system of systems engineering, integration, and analysis work.
Have proficiency in MATLAB or similar programming languages for algorithm development and data analysis.
Have experience and background in some or all of the following: systems architecture, requirements, interface, and algorithm prototyping and performance analysis, active and passive sensors, target tracking and sensor fusion algorithms and design concepts, command and control concepts, distributed communications systems, advanced kill chain analysis, integrated fire control concepts.
Have a theoretical background or experience in some of the following: probability theory, statistical or adaptive signal processing, detection and estimation theory, information theory, data fusion, optimization theory, or a related discipline.
Have experience with distributed warfare systems and advanced kill chain development and analysis.
Have experience solving complex system of systems problems.
Have proficient analytical and leadership skills.
Can perform effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Have an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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.
Are willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time to remote sites and are comfortable working in closed areas.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
Possess an MS or PhD degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
Have 12+ years of experience in complex system of systems engineering, integration, and analysis work.
Have a deep understanding and experience working on advanced multi-mission sensor to shooter kill chains, integrated fire control platforms, radar, weapons, and networked systems.
About Us
Why Work at APL?
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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
Offices: 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, Maryland 20723, US
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