Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you interested in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping? Do you want to make contributions to next generation strategic flight systems that ensure the readiness of our Nation’s defens…
Skills: Mission engineering, Systems engineering, Aerospace engineering, Modeling and simulation, Trajectory simulation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a strong communicator, with great organizational skills, and the desire to apply your talents to a broad range of administrative and logistical tasks? Are you searching for important work supporting w…
Skills: Administrative Support, Office Management, Budget Tracking, Travel Coordination, Event Planning
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you excited to apply your technical skills to develop radar and sensor capabilities that help solve critical defense challenges? Do you want to help develop and evaluate sensing capabilities that move fro…
Skills: Radar signal processing, Algorithm development, Modeling and simulation, Sensor systems, Detection and estimation theory
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you an experienced, passionate leader who drives innovation and unites teams to achieve mission-critical goals? Do you want to shape the future of our nation’s most advanced strategic systems throug…
Skills: Systems engineering, Test and evaluation, Performance modeling, Data-driven analysis, Strategic systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you have experience with threat engineering, missile simulations, or the intelligence community? Are you passionate about using innovation and technology to solve technical challenges? If so, we're looking…
Skills: Threat engineering, Missile simulations, Ballistic missile modeling, Kinematics, Guidance systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you eager to apply systems thinking and innovative technical methods to solve some of the country’s most significant defense problems? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at …
Skills: Systems engineering, Command and control systems, Defense systems architecture, Operational concepts, Requirements analysis
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you excited about developing software that enables autonomous underwater vehicles to operate in challenging real-world environments? Do you enjoy combining robotics, dynamics, controls, and software engin…
Skills: Robotics, Software engineering, C++, Python, ROS 2
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$146k–$234k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Network Architect to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team provide…
Skills: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IPv6/SRv6, Ethernet Technology
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you searching for challenging and impactful work supporting Highly Classified networks? Are you passionate about cybersecurity operations and policy? If so, we're looking for someone like you to apply and…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Information systems security, Risk management framework, NISPOM, JSIG
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description The Printing and Displays team are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Display Specialist to join our dynamic team. In collaboration with exhibit specialists, graphic artists, and technical editors, this ro…
Skills: Large Format Printing, Exhibit Design, Fabrication, Installation, Project Management
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you excited about applying your expertise in signal processing, radar systems, and advanced sensing to solve some of the nation's most challenging defense problems? Do you enjoy developing and evaluating …
Skills: Signal processing, Radar systems, Algorithm development, Modeling and simulation, Systems analysis
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Join the Mission at Cyber B.A.T. At Cyber B.A.T., we believe in one simple idea: Take care of those that take care of you. We’re a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering engineering, cybersecurity, soft…
Skills: Software engineering, System architecture, Data-intensive analytics, Real-time processing, Algorithm development
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Ready to make impactful contributions in GNSS-based navigation to improve the reliability, accuracy, and effectiveness of our nation’s strategic deterrent weapon systems? Interested in modeling the effe…
Skills: GNSS, Data science, Navigation analysis, Python, MATLAB
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you have experience understanding geophysical and geodetic properties of the earth and an interest in investigating their real-word application to navigation systems supporting missions of utmost importanc…
Skills: Geophysics, Geodesy, Physics, Signal processing, Mathematics
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you thrive on solving problems where physics, engineering, and real-world mission needs converge? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking engineers to advance RF s…
Skills: RF seeker design, Signal processing, Radar physics, Matlab, Electromagnetic wave propagation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for design in all its forms? Do you thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical innovation, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and mission-fo…
Skills: Graphic design, Illustration, Motion graphics, Animation, Video production
The Swift Group, LLCLaurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, …
Skills: Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Authorization, Vulnerability Assessment, Configuration Management
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$132k–$290k/yr
Job Title: Systems Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Linux Systems, IAVA Management, System Architecture, Requirements Analysis
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Join the Mission at Cyber B.A.T. At Cyber B.A.T., we believe in one simple idea: Take care of those that take care of you. We’re a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering engineering, cybersecurity, soft…
Skills: Systems engineering, Technical leadership, DoDAF, Requirements analysis, System architecture
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$176k–$282k/yr
Responsibilities Senior Cloud Software Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD / Fort Meade, MDClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required What You'll Do Join a highly skilled Agile development team building and e…
Skills: Java, Linux, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Agile
Laurel, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Develop and refine mission-level models and analysis tools to evaluate advanced reentry and hypersonic defense system concepts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate analysis results into system design and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in mission or systems engineering. Candidates must hold an active Secret security clearance and be eligible for a Top Secret clearance.
Are you interested in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping?
Do you want to make contributions to next generation strategic flight systems that ensure the readiness of our Nation’s defenses?
If so, we are seeking a Mission Engineer to help us analyze, develop and prototype next generation reentry systems, hypersonic vehicles, and enabling technologies. As a member of our team, you’ll be making critical contributions to system level objectives and advance the development of these next generation systems. You will be joining a collaborative team who are passionate about innovation, committed to providing engaging challenging work, and promoting personal development.
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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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