Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about collaborating with experienced engineers to design and develop the next generation of weapon systems? Can you design and deliver cutting-edge guidance and control solutions, and guide…
Skills: Guidance and control, Control theory, System dynamics, Nonlinear dynamics, Autonomous systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a detail-oriented person who is skilled in technical data management and manipulation? Are you seeking a role where your data products are directly and meaningfully relied upon to support critical U.S…
Skills: Data management, Data manipulation, Technical data processing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you excited by the challenge of performing modeling and simulation and analysis on complex weapon systems in support of the U.S. Navy? Do you have a strong desire to work with data from operational U.S. s…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Fluid dynamics, Computational fluid dynamics, Modeling and simulation, MATLAB
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you enjoy pushing the limits of computational science for modeling physical systems? Are you excited by the challenge of designing modern electromagnetic and photonic devices—driving the future of co…
Skills: Computational science, Electromagnetics, Photonics, Python, Mathematical modeling
Lentech, Inc.Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$249k–$266k/yr
The Splunk Software Engineer (SWE) designs, develops, maintains, enhances and documents Splunk applications and analytics. Depending upon the role and skill level, the Splunk Engineer may perform all or some subset of th…
Skills: Splunk, Software Design, Software Development, Custom Dashboards, System Architecture
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about applying system engineering principles with emphasis on test and evaluation to support strategic weapon systems? Do you have system integration, system test, model based systems engin…
Skills: Systems engineering, Test and evaluation, Strategic weapon systems, System integration, Model based systems engineering
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about the resilience of weapon control systems for critical Navy and Air Force capabilities? Do you possess an intimate understanding of the hardware and software components that make up a …
Skills: Weapon control systems, System architecture, Digital failure mode analysis, Cyber security, Data analysis
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Does hypersonic vehicle design sound like a fun challenge? How about missiles, UAVs, and roto-craft? If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and want …
Skills: Aerodynamics, Hypersonic Vehicle Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Engineering
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you experienced with RF systems design, analysis, and development for space and ground segments? Are you a clear thinker with good interpersonal skills, and effective communications skills? If so, we 're …
Skills: RF systems design, Satellite communications, Link analysis, Hardware trade studies, MATLAB
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about networking? Are you passionate about securing and supporting the nation's critical classified networks? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are ranke…
Skills: Network engineering, Cisco IOS, Routing and switching, BGP, OSPF
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you like complicated problems, working with technical systems and have a prior experience in Army Fires? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking an Operational Sys…
Skills: Systems engineering, Army fires systems, Patriot radar, Missile systems, Sentinel radar
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a problem solver ready to contribute to the development of aerospace projects? Does solving embedded software problems for aerospace systems sound fun and fulfilling to you? If so, we're looking for s…
Skills: C++, C, Python, Embedded systems, Test automation
Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC (ICMS)Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$90k–$120k/yr
Description Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Construction Management, Quality Control, Inspection, Compliance Monitoring
Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC (ICMS)Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$160k–$220k/yr
Description Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and…
Skills: Construction Project Management, Contract Management, Budget Management, Schedule Review, Design Review
Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC (ICMS)Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$130k–$160k/yr
Description Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and…
Skills: Project Management, Construction Oversight, Contract Management, Budget Management, Schedule Review
Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC (ICMS)Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$70k–$95k/yr
Description Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and…
Skills: Document Management, Database Management, Microsoft Office Suite, RFI Tracking, Submittal Management
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Would you be interested in the multi-disciplinary design and evaluation of advanced systems? Are you looking for meaningful work developing systems that use innovative technologies to support our warfighters …
Skills: Aerodynamics, Trajectory analysis, Mechanical design, Control systems, MATLAB
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
Description Are you a security professional who likes to solve complex security challenges? Do you have a keen interest in providing top notch security support in a dynamic and rich R&D environment? Are you highly motiva…
Skills: Security administration, Personnel security, Physical security, Compliance, Risk management
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about applying system engineering principles to influence the development and resilience of future strategic weapon systems? Do you have system integration, system test, or digital engineer…
Skills: Systems engineering, Model based systems engineering, Digital engineering, System integration, System test
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you thrive when a single analysis can shift the balance of national security? Are you a “systems thinker” with deep, hands‑on experience designing and analyzing tangible, high‑impact defense as…
Skills: Systems engineering, MBSE, Cameo, MagicDraw, SysML
Laurel, Maryland, United States • On-site
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You will lead the research, design, and development of advanced guidance and control algorithms for autonomous weapon systems. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with program offices to assess contractor designs throughout the acquisition cycle.
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and possess five or more years of experience in vehicle guidance or control systems. Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance.
Are you passionate about collaborating with experienced engineers to design and develop the next generation of weapon systems?
Can you design and deliver cutting-edge guidance and control solutions, and guide their successful transition into operational weapon systems for our military?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking an experienced Guidance & Control (G&C) engineer to deliver world-class analysis and development across a range of advanced vehicle systems. Emerging domains like hypersonic flight introduce complex design challenges, including rapidly changing nonlinear dynamics, unique control mechanisms, and mission-specific guidance in highly contested environments.
Innovations in areas like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) and cooperative control for multi-agent systems also offer exciting opportunities to shape the future of our nation’s defensive capabilities.
Our team supports a wide array of platforms, including hypersonics, cruise missiles, submarines, and autonomous flight vehicles. As a senior engineer, you will spearhead development of agile and robust guidance and control solutions for these critical systems, leveraging your deep technical expertise and passion for continuous learning.
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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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