What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mission Engineer - Advanced Reentry position at Johns Hopkins University AppliedPhysicsLaboratory?
Description
Are you interested in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping?
Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of our Nation's defenses to support next generation hypersonic and reentry systems?
If so, we are seeking a highly technical mission engineer to help assess, design, and prototype next generation hypersonic, reentry systems and enabling technologies. As a member of our team, you'll be making critical contributions to develop these next generation systems, ensuring the enduring effectiveness of our Nation's strategic deterrent. You will be joining a complementary team of engineers who work together to provide impactful solutions to system level objectives and challenges. We are passionate about innovation and our team is committed to providing engaging, challenging work and supporting continued learning and development.
As a Senior Mission Engineer you will...
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
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 ;br>
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
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.
Minimum Rate
$100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$245,000 Annually
Are you interested in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping?
Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of our Nation's defenses to support next generation hypersonic and reentry systems?
If so, we are seeking a highly technical mission engineer to help assess, design, and prototype next generation hypersonic, reentry systems and enabling technologies. As a member of our team, you'll be making critical contributions to develop these next generation systems, ensuring the enduring effectiveness of our Nation's strategic deterrent. You will be joining a complementary team of engineers who work together to provide impactful solutions to system level objectives and challenges. We are passionate about innovation and our team is committed to providing engaging, challenging work and supporting continued learning and development.
As a Senior Mission Engineer you will...
- Provide mission-engineering expertise and leadership to assess operational objectives, identify capability gaps and develop end-to-end mission architectures for next-generation hypersonic and reentry systems.
- Translate high-level mission goals into functional requirements, performance metrics and trade-study models by leading multidisciplinary mission-analysis teams-including APL engineers, government sponsors, military operators, and industry partners
- Conduct mission-level trade studies, risk assessments, and scenario-based simulations to evaluate concepts of operations, system-of-systems interactions, and survivability against emerging threats.
- Produce reports, briefings, and visualizations that communicate mission analyses, architecture trade-offs and risk mitigation strategies to government sponsors, industry collaborators, and senior decision-makers.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
- Have minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Have experience with developing and leveraging mission-level models/analyses.
- Have experience leading highly technical cross-functional teams of engineers.
- Have experience in early concept development efforts to include gap assessments, design trade studies, requirements analysis, and risk assessment.
- Have demonstrated ability to interact effectively with and lead multidisciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors.
- Have initiative and drive to make meaningful contributions to an important mission.
- Hold an active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level 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.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
- Have a Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Have in-depth knowledge of Defense Acquisition processes
- Have intimate knowledge of ballistic missile defense systems and their components (e.g., radars, interceptors, command and control).
- Have experience in the design or development of reentry, hypersonic, or space systems and relevant technologies.
- Have experience engaging with high level government and/or defense industry leadership on highly technical topics.
- Have knowledge of the Navy Trident II Strategic Weapon System and/or Air Force Minuteman III ICBM System.
- Hold an active Secret or higher level clearance.
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 ;br>
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
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.
Minimum Rate
$100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$245,000 Annually
Salary : $100,000