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Are you passionate about using innovation and technology to solve critical technical challenges involving the defense of the US and her allies?
Do you have experience with threat engineering, missile simulations, or the intelligence community?
If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
The Applied Technologies and Threat Engineering Group at APL develops non-kinetic defensive strategies by combining a detailed understanding of threat systems (ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hypersonic vehicles, and similar systems) with advanced technologies.
We are seeking an innovative technical leader to join our team to analyze, characterize, and model adversarial threats, including ballistic missiles, maneuvering reentry vehicles (MaRVs), and hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs). In this position you will develop foreign missile system characterizations and guide threat engineering efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD). Characterizations include system design, modeling flight capabilities, and scenario development of adversary capabilities.
As a Senior Threat Systems Engineer ...
Your primary responsibility will be to research, create, and present threat characterizations of advanced foreign systems to inform DoD efforts. To accomplish this, you will use threat in-house and commercially developed tools with representations of kinematics, guidance systems, control systems, and sensors.
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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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
Full Time
$117k-141k (estimate)
04/22/2024
05/08/2024
jhuapl.edu
BALTIMORE, MD
15,000 - 50,000
1942
Private
JOSE SUAREZ
$500M - $1B
Scientific Services
APL is a non-profit research center that offers technology research, systems engineering and integration services for space and defense sectors.