Senior Systems Engineer jobs at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Are you a reverse engineer who loves to discover how bespoke systems work and how to break them? Are you energized by working with world-class experts to solve the hardest offensive cyber problems? Are you passionate about national security cyber challenges? If so, we want you to join our elite team of reverse engineers at APL! We strive to foster an innovative team environment where engineers can hack the latest technologies to find and exploit vulnerabilities. Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including foreign materiel, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. As a member of our group, you will... Reverse engineer embedded systems and develop innovative exploits Work with government sponsors and operators to build mission-aligned capabilities Explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development Propose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunities Mentor early-career teammates in the art and science of reverse engineering Share knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another field relevant to the duties as described above Have at least 5 years of relevant experience Are skilled with software debuggers and static analysis tools such as Ghidra, IDA, and Binary Ninja Are proficient with one or more programming languages Understand Unix/Linux operating systems and embedded systems development toolchains Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges Hold an active TS/SCI clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+Polygraph 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... Previously held dynamic technical leadership roles and have demonstrated mentoring experience Have knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery tools Have experience with hardware debugging interfaces, code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysis Have a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph #LI-AG1 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $102,500 Annually Maximum Rate $290,000 Annually

Are you interested in playing a critical role in fielding next-generation Navy Radar/EO/IR and Electronic Warfare systems and land-based sensor networks? Do you enjoy working in a creative environment with a team of highly motivated radar engineers? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking Radar System Engineers to help field the next generation of Advanced Surface Navy sensors and Land-based Cruise Missile Defense sensor networks. You will work in a teamed environment to analyze live tactical sensor data; identify and solve problems that impact mission requirements; compare to physics-based simulations that provide unprecedented realism and new levels of understanding of system performance in operationally realistic environments in the presence of the world's most challenging threats. As a Radar System Engineer, you will... Creatively apply your technical skills to identify and solve problems. Collaborate with teams of other sensor engineers, software developers, combat system engineers, and physicists. Invent, explore, and use modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities, data analysis tools, and machine learning algorithms. Apply signal and data processing tools, including machine learning, to large data sets to develop novel algorithms. Investigate and address problems due to emergent phenomenology. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have... A BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical discipline with some sensor systems engineering experience. Strong understanding of radars and/or physics-based phenomena affecting radar or communications systems. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed. Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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 an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience. Experience with advanced DoD sensors and combat systems, particularly in the areas described above. Have experience leading technical teams. #LI-KW1 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate $180,000 Annually

IT@JH Research Computing is seeking a HPC Sr. Systems Administrator who will support the daily operation and maintenance of Johns Hopkins University's high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability, availability, and security of compute, storage, and network resources used by faculty, students, and research staff. Responsibilities include monitoring system health, managing user accounts, deploying software, applying patches, and assisting in node provisioning and configuration. Work assignments are a mix of ticket-based support, routine maintenance, and project participation under the direction of senior engineers. The position collaborates closely with senior HPC staff to deliver stable, efficient, and well-documented systems that underpin advanced computational research across disciplines. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Systems Analysis/Design (Environment/Platform) * Design business, clinical, education, or infrastructure solutions by meeting with customers to observe and understand current processes and the issue related to those processes. Provide written documentation and diagrams of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues. * Design solutions that conform to institutional policies, standards, and guidelines, and infrastructure environment and to vendor and industry best practices to deliver a quality product. * Recommend infrastructure applications that reside between end user applications and hardware operating systems by working with vendors, customers, and other sources (i.e., open source or Internet2 initiatives) to provide configurable tools to the customers. Install & Configure * Install and configure server hardware and operating systems by following technical documentation to provide a working product. * Evaluate, implement, and manage appropriate software and hardware solutions by using best practices for the environment to ensure system integrity. * Install and configure infrastructure applications by following product installation and configuration directions and industry best practices to deliver a solution to the customers. * Implement a schedule of system backups and archive operations by using best practices for the environment to ensure data/media recoverability. Maintain & Troubleshoot * Provide server level administration (manage HW/SW, maintenance, upgrades and patches, account maintenance, backups and recoveries and assist users) by following documented procedures to ensure a stable environment. * Monitor and tune the system by following documentation and procedures to achieve optimum performance levels. * Develop scripts and solutions by using departmental standards to automate systems management. * Perform system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination by following documentation and departmental standards to provide a stable product for the environment. * Audit and maintain user access and authorization by following access and authorization documentation to provide for system security. * Generate and maintain periodic and ongoing system specific reports by using appropriate tools to assess system performance, integrity and capacity in order to deliver a stable environment to the users. * Follow and maintain IT security awareness and best practices by understanding security principles as they pertain to environments supported in order to deliver secure solutions to customers. * Utilize system management and monitoring tools and incident tracking systems by following documentation and standards to detect incidents, take corrective actions, and determine root cause. * Monitor changes and resolve any incidents by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully in order to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution. Project Collaboration & Lifecycle Participation * Implement changes while adhering to the change management policies and procedures in order to deliver a successful solution to the customer. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors. * Evaluate vendor proposals by reviewing requirements for the product to select the most appropriate vendor. * Assist vendors, consultants, and inside Enterprise groups in developing applications by meeting with the team on a regular basis to deliver quality products to customers. * Participate in scheduled project team meetings by attending all meetings to provide input to the project team. * Create and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end user reference. * Test all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. Contribute and make recommendations to the development of test scenarios. * Other duties as assigned. In Addition to the Duties Described Above * Monitor cluster health, performance, and utilization using standard tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Nagios). * Perform user account management, permissions, and access control in a multi-tenant Linux environment. * Install and update operating systems, drivers, and software modules on compute and storage nodes. * Assist with provisioning new nodes, applying BIOS and firmware updates, and validating configurations. * Support the maintenance of storage systems, including quota management and backup verification. * Work with senior staff to troubleshoot hardware, network, and application issues. * Document configuration changes, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows. * Participate in on-call rotation to ensure high availability and timely response to system alerts. * Help users with environment setup, job submission, and debugging within scheduler queues. * Contribute to automation efforts and continuous improvement of cluster operations under guidance from senior engineers. * Support compliance and security standards through consistent patching, auditing, and logging practices. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree. * Three years of related experience. * Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications * Two to five years of experience administering Linux systems in a high-performance computing, academic, or enterprise environment. * Familiarity with HPC concepts such as cluster scheduling, distributed storage, and job submission (experience with Slurm or similar is a plus). * Working knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet) and scripting languages (Bash, Python). * Basic understanding of networking, system security, and user authentication (LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory). * Experience installing and maintaining software packages, libraries, and user environments. * Comfortable supporting researchers and users in troubleshooting job failures, file system issues, or application environment problems. * Awareness of GPU computing, containerization (Apptainer/Singularity), and parallel file systems desirable but not required. * Strong documentation and communication skills with a commitment to operational excellence and teamwork. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency * Automation - Advanced * Directory Services: Advanced * Operating Software - Advanced * Scripting - Advanced * Software Development Life Cycle - Advanced * Systems Analysis - Advanced * Systems Configuration - Advanced * Systems Development - Advanced * Systems Integration - Advanced Classified Title: Sr. Systems Administrator Job Posting Title (Working Title): HPC Sr. Systems Administrator (IT@JH Research Computing) Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: IT@JH Research Computing Personnel area: University Administration

IT@JH Research Computing is seeking a **_HPC Sr. Systems Administrator_** who will support the daily operation and maintenance of Johns Hopkins University's high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability, availability, and security of compute, storage, and network resources used by faculty, students, and research staff. Responsibilities include monitoring system health, managing user accounts, deploying software, applying patches, and assisting in node provisioning and configuration. Work assignments are a mix of ticket-based support, routine maintenance, and project participation under the direction of senior engineers. The position collaborates closely with senior HPC staff to deliver stable, efficient, and well-documented systems that underpin advanced computational research across disciplines. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** _Systems Analysis/Design (Environment/Platform)_ + Design business, clinical, education, or infrastructure solutions by meeting with customers to observe and understand current processes and the issue related to those processes. Provide written documentation and diagrams of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues. + Design solutions that conform to institutional policies, standards, and guidelines, and infrastructure environment and to vendor and industry best practices to deliver a quality product. + Recommend infrastructure applications that reside between end user applications and hardware operating systems by working with vendors, customers, and other sources (i.e., open source or Internet2 initiatives) to provide configurable tools to the customers. _Install & Configure_ + Install and configure server hardware and operating systems by following technical documentation to provide a working product. + Evaluate, implement, and manage appropriate software and hardware solutions by using best practices for the environment to ensure system integrity. + Install and configure infrastructure applications by following product installation and configuration directions and industry best practices to deliver a solution to the customers. + Implement a schedule of system backups and archive operations by using best practices for the environment to ensure data/media recoverability. _Maintain & Troubleshoot_ + Provide server level administration (manage HW/SW, maintenance, upgrades and patches, account maintenance, backups and recoveries and assist users) by following documented procedures to ensure a stable environment. + Monitor and tune the system by following documentation and procedures to achieve optimum performance levels. + Develop scripts and solutions by using departmental standards to automate systems management. + Perform system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination by following documentation and departmental standards to provide a stable product for the environment. + Audit and maintain user access and authorization by following access and authorization documentation to provide for system security. + Generate and maintain periodic and ongoing system specific reports by using appropriate tools to assess system performance, integrity and capacity in order to deliver a stable environment to the users. + Follow and maintain IT security awareness and best practices by understanding security principles as they pertain to environments supported in order to deliver secure solutions to customers. + Utilize system management and monitoring tools and incident tracking systems by following documentation and standards to detect incidents, take corrective actions, and determine root cause. + Monitor changes and resolve any incidents by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully in order to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution. _Project Collaboration & Lifecycle Participation_ + Implement changes while adhering to the change management policies and procedures in order to deliver a successful solution to the customer. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors. + Evaluate vendor proposals by reviewing requirements for the product to select the most appropriate vendor. + Assist vendors, consultants, and inside Enterprise groups in developing applications by meeting with the team on a regular basis to deliver quality products to customers. + Participate in scheduled project team meetings by attending all meetings to provide input to the project team. + Create and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end user reference. + Test all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. Contribute and make recommendations to the development of test scenarios. + Other duties as assigned. _In Addition to the Duties Described Above_ + Monitor cluster health, performance, and utilization using standard tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Nagios). + Perform user account management, permissions, and access control in a multi-tenant Linux environment. + Install and update operating systems, drivers, and software modules on compute and storage nodes. + Assist with provisioning new nodes, applying BIOS and firmware updates, and validating configurations. + Support the maintenance of storage systems, including quota management and backup verification. + Work with senior staff to troubleshoot hardware, network, and application issues. + Document configuration changes, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows. + Participate in on-call rotation to ensure high availability and timely response to system alerts. + Help users with environment setup, job submission, and debugging within scheduler queues. + Contribute to automation efforts and continuous improvement of cluster operations under guidance from senior engineers. + Support compliance and security standards through consistent patching, auditing, and logging practices. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree. + Three years of related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Two to five years of experience administering Linux systems in a high-performance computing, academic, or enterprise environment. + Familiarity with HPC concepts such as cluster scheduling, distributed storage, and job submission (experience with Slurm or similar is a plus). + Working knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet) and scripting languages (Bash, Python). + Basic understanding of networking, system security, and user authentication (LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory). + Experience installing and maintaining software packages, libraries, and user environments. + Comfortable supporting researchers and users in troubleshooting job failures, file system issues, or application environment problems. + Awareness of GPU computing, containerization (Apptainer/Singularity), and parallel file systems desirable but not required. + Strong documentation and communication skills with a commitment to operational excellence and teamwork. **Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency** + Automation - Advanced + Directory Services: Advanced + Operating Software - Advanced + Scripting - Advanced + Software Development Life Cycle - Advanced + Systems Analysis - Advanced + Systems Configuration - Advanced + Systems Development - Advanced + Systems Integration - Advanced Classified Title: Sr. Systems Administrator Job Posting Title (Working Title): HPC Sr. Systems Administrator (IT@JH Research Computing) Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: IT@JH Research Computing Personnel area: University Administration Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IT@JH Enterprise Directory and Messaging is seeking a Systems Engineer who will support Johns Hopkins University and Medicine for all affiliations, including faculty, staff, students, and administrative departments. The role requires in-depth knowledge of various email technologies such as the JH Email Gateway (Cisco IronPorts), Listserv (Sympa), and Microsoft Exchange, which are hosted on Windows and Linux-based systems. Job Scope/Complexity Develop solutions based on extensive technical knowledge, skills and experience; influence clients towards innovative/integrated solutions. Responsible for full life cycle of medium to large sized complex projects; strong technical skills; strong ability to understand complex business processes. Complex and large projects typically are applications/systems with 501-3000 concurrent users requiring uptime commensurate with Clinical, Business critical, Education critical or Enterprise systems. Impacts of outages will cause major disruption such as implementation of downtime procedures, major disruption of business operations, and/or cascades to more than 7 systems/applications. Disruptions are without obvious or simple workarounds. Build and maintain client relationships through positive interactions. May help lower-level positions. Project scope can span an entire department, division, or enterprise-wide level. For enterprise-wide level typical projects impact the broader customer base of Johns Hopkins and its most mission critical systems. Projects often require interaction with various departments and teams both within and outside the department. Work is complex. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Systems Analysis/Design (Environment/Platform) * Design complex business, clinical, education, or infrastructure solutions by meeting with customers to observe and understand current processes and the issue related to those processes. Provide written documentation and diagrams of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues. * Design complex solutions that conform to institutional policies, standards, and guidelines, and infrastructure environment and to vendor and industry best practices to deliver a quality product. * Select infrastructure applications that reside between end user applications and hardware operating systems by working with vendors, customers, and other sources (i.e., opensource or Internet2 initiatives) to provide configurable tools to the customers. * Develop new methods to improve service processes, performance, and functionality by examining existing systems management tools and processes. * Research, recommend, and implement new technologies based on the value to the institutions. * Works with vendor processes and products to improve the quality and fit for the institutions. Typically establishes product mastery and demonstrates initiative for improvements. Install & Configure * Install and configure complex server hardware and operating systems by following technical documentation to provide a working product. * Evaluate, implement, and manage appropriate complex software and hardware solutions by using best practices for the environment to ensure system integrity. * Install and configure infrastructure applications by following product installation and configuration directions and industry best practices to deliver a solution to the customers. * Implement a schedule of system backups and archive operations by using best practices for the environment to ensure data/media recoverability. Maintain & Troubleshoot * Provide complex server level administration (manage HW/SW, maintenance, upgrades and patches, account maintenance, backups and recoveries and assist users) by following documented procedures to ensure a stable environment. * Monitor and tune the system by following documentation and procedures to achieve optimum performance levels. * Develop complex scripts and solutions by using departmental standards to automate systems management. * Perform complex system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination by following documentation and departmental standards to provide a stable product for the environment. * Design and/or integrate security authorization and access control. Audit and maintain user access and authorization by following access and authorization documentation to provide for system security. * Generate and maintain complex periodic and ongoing system specific reports by using appropriate tools to assess system performance, integrity and capacity in order to deliver a stable environment to the users. * Follow and maintain IT security awareness and best practices by understanding security principles as they pertain to environments supported in order to deliver secure solutions to customers. * Utilize system management and monitoring tools and incident tracking systems by following documentation and standards to detect incidents, take corrective actions, and determine root cause. * Monitor changes and resolve any incidents by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution. Project Collaboration & Lifecycle Participation * Implement changes while adhering to the change management policies and procedures in order to deliver a successful solution to the customer. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors. * With assistance of the project team, develop RFPs from requirements gathered by following institutional and purchasing guidelines in order to present well documented requirements to potential vendors for proposed solutions. * Evaluate vendor proposals by reviewing requirements for the product to select the most appropriate vendor. * Assist vendors, consultants, and inside Enterprise groups in developing applications by meeting with the team on a regular basis to deliver quality products to customers. * Participate in scheduled project team meetings by attending all meetings to provide input to the project team. * Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end user reference. * Develop test scenarios appropriate to changes being implemented by following testing guidelines to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. * Test all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. * May participate in Institutional and Departmental committees and initiatives. In addition to the duties described above * Leading and supporting email-related projects like migrations, upgrades, and integrations, as well as developing documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and training materials for junior staff and other teams. * Provides input for internal roadmap planning and infrastructure decisions, working independently while overseeing all operations of projects and initiatives. * Although mainly project-based, the role also involves some support to ticket assignments. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree. * Four years related experience. * Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency * Automation - Advanced * Cloud Migration - Advanced * Directory Services - Advanced * Operating Software - Advanced * Scripting - Advanced * Software Development Life Cycle - Advanced * Systems Analysis - Advanced * Systems Configuration - Advanced * Systems Design - Advanced * Systems Development: - Advanced * Systems Engineering - Advanced * Systems Integration - Advanced Classified Title: Systems Engineer Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: IT@JH Enterprise Directory and Messaging Personnel area: University Administration

IT@JH Research IT Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer who is responsible for supporting researchers across Johns Hopkins University. This role involves managing Azure subscriptions and AWS accounts, as well as providing assistance with High Performance Computing (HPC) (Linux), secure storage devices and virtual desktop environments (Windows). In addition to offering support, the position is responsible for deploying various Cloud based services and collaborating with other IT@JH teams and customers to gather requirements that align with customer needs. A key responsibility includes ensuring that all solutions are secure and compliant with NIST SP 800-171 standards, when applicable, thereby contributing to the integrity and security of research initiatives within the institution. The nature of work assignments is ticket-based, as well as project based. Expectations will be set my management with weekly check-ins with the technical team/architect to review progress and challenges to task completion. Once the employee is fully onboarded, technical tasks will mostly be completed independently. Job Scope/Complexity Develop solutions based on extensive technical knowledge, skills and experience; influence clients towards innovative/integrated solutions. Responsible for full life cycle of medium to large sized complex projects; strong technical skills; strong ability to understand complex business processes. Complex and large projects typically are applications/systems with 501-3000 concurrent users requiring uptime commensurate with Clinical, Business critical, Education critical or Enterprise systems. Impacts of outages will cause major disruption such as implementation of downtime procedures, major disruption of business operations, and/or cascades to more than 7 systems/applications. Disruptions are without obvious or simple workarounds. Build and maintain client relationships through positive interactions. May help lower-level positions. Project scope can span an entire department, division, or enterprise-wide level. For enterprise-wide level typical projects impact the broader customer base of Johns Hopkins and its most mission critical systems. Projects often require interaction with various departments and teams both within and outside the department. Work is complex. Specific Duties & Responsibilities * The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position. * Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility. Systems Analysis/Design (Environment/Platform) * Design complex business, clinical, education, or infrastructure solutions by meeting with customers to observe and understand current processes and the issue related to those processes. Provide written documentation and diagrams of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues. * Design complex solutions that conform to institutional policies, standards, and guidelines, and infrastructure environment and to vendor and industry best practices to deliver a quality product. * Select infrastructure applications that reside between end user applications and hardware operating systems by working with vendors, customers, and other sources (i.e., opensource or Internet2 initiatives) to provide configurable tools to the customers. * Develop new methods to improve service processes, performance, and functionality by examining existing systems management tools and processes. * Research, recommend, and implement new technologies based on the value to the institutions. * Works with vendor processes and products to improve the quality and fit for the institutions. Typically establishes product mastery and demonstrates initiative for improvements. Install & Configure * Install and configure complex server hardware and operating systems by following technical documentation to provide a working product. * Evaluate, implement, and manage appropriate complex software and hardware solutions by using best practices for the environment to ensure system integrity. * Install and configure infrastructure applications by following product installation and configuration directions and industry best practices to deliver a solution to the customers. * Implement a schedule of system backups and archive operations by using best practices for the environment to ensure data/media recoverability. Maintain & Troubleshoot * Provide complex server level administration (manage HW/SW, maintenance, upgrades and patches, account maintenance, backups and recoveries and assist users) by following documented procedures to ensure a stable environment. * Monitor and tune the system by following documentation and procedures to achieve optimum performance levels. * Develop complex scripts and solutions by using departmental standards to automate systems management. * Perform complex system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination by following documentation and departmental standards to provide a stable product for the environment. * Design and/or integrate security authorization and access control. Audit and maintain user access and authorization by following access and authorization documentation to provide for system security. * Generate and maintain complex periodic and ongoing system specific reports by using appropriate tools to assess system performance, integrity and capacity in order to deliver a stable environment to the users. * Follow and maintain IT security awareness and best practices by understanding security principles as they pertain to environments supported in order to deliver secure solutions to customers. * Utilize system management and monitoring tools and incident tracking systems by following documentation and standards to detect incidents, take corrective actions, and determine root cause. * Monitor changes and resolve any incidents by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution. Project Collaboration & Lifecycle Participation * Implement changes while adhering to the change management policies and procedures in order to deliver a successful solution to the customer. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors. * With assistance of the project team, develop RFPs from requirements gathered by following institutional and purchasing guidelines in order to present well documented requirements to potential vendors for proposed solutions. * Evaluate vendor proposals by reviewing requirements for the product to select the most appropriate vendor. * Assist vendors, consultants, and inside Enterprise groups in developing applications by meeting with the team on a regular basis to deliver quality products to customers. * Participate in scheduled project team meetings by attending all meetings to provide input to the project team. * Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end user reference. * Develop test scenarios appropriate to changes being implemented by following testing guidelines to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. * Test all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. * May participate in Institutional and Departmental committees and initiatives. On-Call Requirement * Participation in on-call rotation is required. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree. * Four years related experience. * Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications * Extensive working experience with Cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). * Proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating systems. * Demonstrated ability to gather project requirements and design secure project solutions that align with IT@JH standards. * Proven experience working in multi-layered, complex organizations, demonstrating the ability to navigate organizational structures and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and departments. * Possess the flexibility and willingness to attend infrequent team meetings in Baltimore, MD, as needed to facilitate collaboration and communication among team members. Classified Title: Systems Engineer Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: IT@JH Cloud and Virtualization Services Personnel area: University Administration

**IT@JH Research IT Solutions** is seeking a **_Systems Engineer_** who is responsible for supporting researchers across Johns Hopkins University. This role involves managing Azure subscriptions and AWS accounts, as well as providing assistance with High Performance Computing (HPC) (Linux), secure storage devices and virtual desktop environments (Windows). In addition to offering support, the position is responsible for deploying various Cloud based services and collaborating with other IT@JH teams and customers to gather requirements that align with customer needs. A key responsibility includes ensuring that all solutions are secure and compliant with NIST SP 800-171 standards, when applicable, thereby contributing to the integrity and security of research initiatives within the institution. The nature of work assignments is ticket-based, as well as project based. Expectations will be set my management with weekly check-ins with the technical team/architect to review progress and challenges to task completion. Once the employee is fully onboarded, technical tasks will mostly be completed independently. Job Scope/Complexity Develop solutions based on extensive technical knowledge, skills and experience; influence clients towards innovative/integrated solutions. Responsible for full life cycle of medium to large sized complex projects; strong technical skills; strong ability to understand complex business processes. Complex and large projects typically are applications/systems with 501-3000 concurrent users requiring uptime commensurate with Clinical, Business critical, Education critical or Enterprise systems. Impacts of outages will cause major disruption such as implementation of downtime procedures, major disruption of business operations, and/or cascades to more than 7 systems/applications. Disruptions are without obvious or simple workarounds. Build and maintain client relationships through positive interactions. May help lower-level positions. Project scope can span an entire department, division, or enterprise-wide level. For enterprise-wide level typical projects impact the broader customer base of Johns Hopkins and its most mission critical systems. Projects often require interaction with various departments and teams both within and outside the department. Work is complex. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position. + Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility. Systems Analysis/Design (Environment/Platform) + Design complex business, clinical, education, or infrastructure solutions by meeting with customers to observe and understand current processes and the issue related to those processes. Provide written documentation and diagrams of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues. + Design complex solutions that conform to institutional policies, standards, and guidelines, and infrastructure environment and to vendor and industry best practices to deliver a quality product. + Select infrastructure applications that reside between end user applications and hardware operating systems by working with vendors, customers, and other sources (i.e., opensource or Internet2 initiatives) to provide configurable tools to the customers. + Develop new methods to improve service processes, performance, and functionality by examining existing systems management tools and processes. + Research, recommend, and implement new technologies based on the value to the institutions. + Works with vendor processes and products to improve the quality and fit for the institutions. Typically establishes product mastery and demonstrates initiative for improvements. Install & Configure + Install and configure complex server hardware and operating systems by following technical documentation to provide a working product. + Evaluate, implement, and manage appropriate complex software and hardware solutions by using best practices for the environment to ensure system integrity. + Install and configure infrastructure applications by following product installation and configuration directions and industry best practices to deliver a solution to the customers. + Implement a schedule of system backups and archive operations by using best practices for the environment to ensure data/media recoverability. Maintain & Troubleshoot + Provide complex server level administration (manage HW/SW, maintenance, upgrades and patches, account maintenance, backups and recoveries and assist users) by following documented procedures to ensure a stable environment. + Monitor and tune the system by following documentation and procedures to achieve optimum performance levels. + Develop complex scripts and solutions by using departmental standards to automate systems management. + Perform complex system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination by following documentation and departmental standards to provide a stable product for the environment. + Design and/or integrate security authorization and access control. Audit and maintain user access and authorization by following access and authorization documentation to provide for system security. + Generate and maintain complex periodic and ongoing system specific reports by using appropriate tools to assess system performance, integrity and capacity in order to deliver a stable environment to the users. + Follow and maintain IT security awareness and best practices by understanding security principles as they pertain to environments supported in order to deliver secure solutions to customers. + Utilize system management and monitoring tools and incident tracking systems by following documentation and standards to detect incidents, take corrective actions, and determine root cause. + Monitor changes and resolve any incidents by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution. Project Collaboration & Lifecycle Participation + Implement changes while adhering to the change management policies and procedures in order to deliver a successful solution to the customer. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors. + With assistance of the project team, develop RFPs from requirements gathered by following institutional and purchasing guidelines in order to present well documented requirements to potential vendors for proposed solutions. + Evaluate vendor proposals by reviewing requirements for the product to select the most appropriate vendor. + Assist vendors, consultants, and inside Enterprise groups in developing applications by meeting with the team on a regular basis to deliver quality products to customers. + Participate in scheduled project team meetings by attending all meetings to provide input to the project team. + Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end user reference. + Develop test scenarios appropriate to changes being implemented by following testing guidelines to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. + Test all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. + May participate in Institutional and Departmental committees and initiatives. **On-Call Requirement** + Participation in on-call rotation is required. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree. + Four years related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Extensive working experience with Cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). + Proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating systems. + Demonstrated ability to gather project requirements and design secure project solutions that align with IT@JH standards. + Proven experience working in multi-layered, complex organizations, demonstrating the ability to navigate organizational structures and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and departments. + Possess the flexibility and willingness to attend infrequent team meetings in Baltimore, MD, as needed to facilitate collaboration and communication among team members. Classified Title: Systems Engineer Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: IT@JH Cloud and Virtualization Services Personnel area: University Administration Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IT@JH Enterprise Directory and Messaging is seeking a _Systems Engineer_ who will support Johns Hopkins University and Medicine for all affiliations, including faculty, staff, students, and administrative departments. The role requires in-depth knowledge of various email technologies such as the JH Email Gateway (Cisco IronPorts), Listserv (Sympa), and Microsoft Exchange, which are hosted on Windows and Linux-based systems. **Job Scope/Complexity** Develop solutions based on extensive technical knowledge, skills and experience; influence clients towards innovative/integrated solutions. Responsible for full life cycle of medium to large sized complex projects; strong technical skills; strong ability to understand complex business processes. Complex and large projects typically are applications/systems with 501-3000 concurrent users requiring uptime commensurate with Clinical, Business critical, Education critical or Enterprise systems. Impacts of outages will cause major disruption such as implementation of downtime procedures, major disruption of business operations, and/or cascades to more than 7 systems/applications. Disruptions are without obvious or simple workarounds. Build and maintain client relationships through positive interactions. May help lower-level positions. Project scope can span an entire department, division, or enterprise-wide level. For enterprise-wide level typical projects impact the broader customer base of Johns Hopkins and its most mission critical systems. Projects often require interaction with various departments and teams both within and outside the department. Work is complex. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** _Systems Analysis/Design (Environment/Platform)_ + Design complex business, clinical, education, or infrastructure solutions by meeting with customers to observe and understand current processes and the issue related to those processes. Provide written documentation and diagrams of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues. + Design complex solutions that conform to institutional policies, standards, and guidelines, and infrastructure environment and to vendor and industry best practices to deliver a quality product. + Select infrastructure applications that reside between end user applications and hardware operating systems by working with vendors, customers, and other sources (i.e., opensource or Internet2 initiatives) to provide configurable tools to the customers. + Develop new methods to improve service processes, performance, and functionality by examining existing systems management tools and processes. + Research, recommend, and implement new technologies based on the value to the institutions. + Works with vendor processes and products to improve the quality and fit for the institutions. Typically establishes product mastery and demonstrates initiative for improvements. _Install & Configure_ + Install and configure complex server hardware and operating systems by following technical documentation to provide a working product. + Evaluate, implement, and manage appropriate complex software and hardware solutions by using best practices for the environment to ensure system integrity. + Install and configure infrastructure applications by following product installation and configuration directions and industry best practices to deliver a solution to the customers. + Implement a schedule of system backups and archive operations by using best practices for the environment to ensure data/media recoverability. _Maintain & Troubleshoot_ + Provide complex server level administration (manage HW/SW, maintenance, upgrades and patches, account maintenance, backups and recoveries and assist users) by following documented procedures to ensure a stable environment. + Monitor and tune the system by following documentation and procedures to achieve optimum performance levels. + Develop complex scripts and solutions by using departmental standards to automate systems management. + Perform complex system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination by following documentation and departmental standards to provide a stable product for the environment. + Design and/or integrate security authorization and access control. Audit and maintain user access and authorization by following access and authorization documentation to provide for system security. + Generate and maintain complex periodic and ongoing system specific reports by using appropriate tools to assess system performance, integrity and capacity in order to deliver a stable environment to the users. + Follow and maintain IT security awareness and best practices by understanding security principles as they pertain to environments supported in order to deliver secure solutions to customers. + Utilize system management and monitoring tools and incident tracking systems by following documentation and standards to detect incidents, take corrective actions, and determine root cause. + Monitor changes and resolve any incidents by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution. _Project Collaboration & Lifecycle Participation_ + Implement changes while adhering to the change management policies and procedures in order to deliver a successful solution to the customer. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors. + With assistance of the project team, develop RFPs from requirements gathered by following institutional and purchasing guidelines in order to present well documented requirements to potential vendors for proposed solutions. + Evaluate vendor proposals by reviewing requirements for the product to select the most appropriate vendor. + Assist vendors, consultants, and inside Enterprise groups in developing applications by meeting with the team on a regular basis to deliver quality products to customers. + Participate in scheduled project team meetings by attending all meetings to provide input to the project team. + Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end user reference. + Develop test scenarios appropriate to changes being implemented by following testing guidelines to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. + Test all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way. + May participate in Institutional and Departmental committees and initiatives. _In addition to the duties described above_ + Leading and supporting email-related projects like migrations, upgrades, and integrations, as well as developing documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and training materials for junior staff and other teams. + Provides input for internal roadmap planning and infrastructure decisions, working independently while overseeing all operations of projects and initiatives. + Although mainly project-based, the role also involves some support to ticket assignments. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree. + Four years related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** **Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency** + Automation - Advanced + Cloud Migration - Advanced + Directory Services - Advanced + Operating Software - Advanced + Scripting - Advanced + Software Development Life Cycle - Advanced + Systems Analysis - Advanced + Systems Configuration - Advanced + Systems Design - Advanced + Systems Development: - Advanced + Systems Engineering - Advanced + Systems Integration - Advanced Classified Title: Systems Engineer Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: IT@JH Enterprise Directory and Messaging Personnel area: University Administration Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Are you passionate about improving Precision Strike capabilities for the United States warfighter? Do you love solving complex problems with sophisticated modeling and simulation (M&S) tools? If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field and want to study the survivability of missile systems, we'd love to have you join our team! We are seeking a weapon systems modeling and analysis engineer to help us develop, characterize, and evaluate missile performance against precision strike platforms in complex environments. We are a multi talented and hardworking team of analysts and engineers who support a wide range of government sponsors who have many exciting technical problems. Our team conducts high fidelity physics-based modeling while collaborating with authorities in other fields including: GN&C, RF / IR Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Software Development, Systems Engineering and more! As a member of our team, you will: * Develop and use physics-based models and simulations to assess the effectiveness and optimal employment of both legacy and innovative U.S. strike missiles in 1-v-1 and 1-v-few scenarios * Analyze driving factors behind strike system performance * Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to use, develop and improve modeling capabilities and missile models * Build and leverage novel data visualization tools for large and complex data sets * Prepare and present formal documentation to technical specialists, operational partners, and government sponsors * Collaborate with mission-level analysts and inform their modeling efforts Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field * Have experience with data processing languages such as MATLAB and Python * Have experience using physics-based simulations and investigating the driving factors behind performance * Have experience solving complex problems using rigorous and documented processes * Are willing, able and passionate about learning missile systems concepts to improve modeling and simulation tools and to perform engagement-level analysis * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date 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 will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Have experience in the modeling and simulation of surface-to-air and/or air-to-air missiles * Have knowledge of software design best practices, including a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles. * Have experience with Simulink, Fortran, or C++ * Have experience working with software versioning systems such as Git or SVN * Have experience working with external customers and partners * Hold an active final Secret level security clearance Special Working Conditions: Limited air and vehicle travel to U.S. Government and Department of Defense contractor facilities. 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $102,500 Annually Maximum Rate $227,500 Annually

Are you a "systems thinker" with systems engineering experience that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs? Do you love working with a group of dedicated technical specialists? If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a Systems Engineer with familiarity in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to join the System Definition and Validation Group within the Force Projection Sector. Our team focuses on translating warfighter needs and capability gaps into system definitions for development of strategic weapon systems, and validate the developed systems meet those needs. We serve as trusted technical partners to sponsors, industry, and stakeholders for defining and validating system capabilities required to meet evolving threat and warfighter needs. Our team works directly with the government sponsors, the prime contractors, and a national team of UARCs, FFRDCs, and industry partners, providing independent, technical inputs and recommendations to help ensure the nation and warfighter receive the required capabilities for the mission. To achieve this, we provide expertise in weapon systems engineering, weapon system design and analysis, requirements and architecture definition, decision science and trade space exploration, and mission and CONOPS definition. Your contributions will be key to advancing nationally important defense programs and providing critical contributions to strategic weapon systems. As a Systems Engineer... * Your primary responsibility will be to provide systems engineering expertise leveraging MBSE focusing on requirements analysis, architecture analysis, concept/technology development, risk assessments and test & evaluation for strategic deterrent systems. * You will utilize tools to analyze weapon system capabilities and to assist in the development of future weapon system requirements. * You will participate in design and requirements reviews. * You will provide domain expertise while conducting research, studies, and analysis on current and future weapons system capabilities and performance, as well as provide supporting data and associated recommendations to advise program sponsors. * You will deliver formal presentations to sponsors and supporting contractors, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results. You will produce reports that bring together concept definitions, requirements, analysis results, and technical recommendations. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field. * Have 5+ years of relevant experience performing systems engineering. * Have experience in early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment. * Have familiarity with systems engineering software, especially model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools like Magic Draw and DOORS. * Have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills. * Have shown the ability to participate in teams, including industry and government sponsors. * Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country. * Hold an active Secret security clearance and are able to obtain a Top Secret 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 an advanced degree in systems engineering. * Have experience in systems engineering for missile systems. * Have an understanding of DoD acquisition processes, Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs. * Have experience with systems engineering software, especially model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools like Magic Draw and DOORS. * Have knowledge of the Navy Trident II Strategic Weapon System and/or Air Force ICBM System. * Hold an active Top Secret security clearance. FPS (KBV) #LI-AG1 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $227,500 Annually

Would you like the opportunity to influence the design and integration of future Surface Navy combat systems? Do you want to make significant contributions to improve crucial combat system capabilities through operational and system of systems performance analyses? Are you looking to work in a challenging, collaborative, and exciting environment? If so, we would like you to join us at APL! We are seeking a dynamic, creative and analytical candidate to help us assess the performance and influence the capability development of the U.S. Navy's newest combat systems. We are looking to push the boundaries of system capabilities by providing critical system and operator performance analysis to both new surface combatants and surface groups composed of manned and unmanned platforms. Your contributions will help us transform data into knowledge, enabling decision-makers to make informed choices on the strategic direction of advanced development, integration and testing communities for the Navy's combat systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will ... * Apply your analytical and systems engineering skills to successfully translate operational needs into a comprehensive and effective combat system solution that incorporates technical, schedule, and cost constraints. * Collaborate with internal and external partners through working groups to assess combat systems at the operational, functional, technical, and system performance level to advise the future development direction. * Actively provide technical and thought leadership, through concept and feasibility studies, toward an effective defensive capability through the integration of sensors, weapons, additional information sources, and sophisticated decision processes into an Integrated Combat System (ICS) architecture. * Assess dynamic combat system performance metrics against the ability of sensor and other information sources to meet the needs of the combat and weapon systems across multiple warfare domains. * Collaborate with other combat system representatives to identify and leverage efforts that lead to a common, extensible design that can be applied to multiple ICS platforms * Develop tools to analyze combat system performance and visualize data in innovative ways. * Produce documentation and decision support papers on system requirements, system design, technical recommendations, and analysis results. * Deliver presentations to technical staff, program leadership, and Sponsors. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Possess a BS degree in a STEM field. * Have 5+ years of progressive experience analyzing one or more of the following domains: Integrated Air and Missile Defense Sensors, Weapon System Operation, Command and Control Systems, Integrated Air and Missile Defense Weapons. * Have experience and detailed working-level knowledge with either the Aegis combat system or the SSDS combat system * Have a strong understanding of how system requirements, design, analysis, verification and validation activities are enabled by Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) across the engineering lifecycle * Have experience solving complex system of systems problems * Can perform effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Have strong interpersonal skills and are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams, managers and sponsors. * Have excellent oral and written communication skills. * Are proficient at multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress and meeting deadlines. * Are willing and able to travel as needed to remote sites and are comfortable working in closed areas. * Hold an active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a Top secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security 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... * Possess a MS degree in a STEM field. * Have 10+ years of experience analyzing one or more of the following domains: Integrated Air and Missile Defense Sensors, Weapon System Operation, Command and Control Systems, Integrated Air and Missile Defense Weapons. * Have experience and interface level knowledge with both the Aegis combat system and the SSDS combat system * Have direct experience applying MBSE in support of system development. * Have an active Top Secret clearance #LI-KW1 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $227,500 Annually

Do you enjoy developing and deploying novel digital engineering (DE) capabilities for flight systems, including complex analytical tools? Do you have model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience and want to have an impact on critically important defense programs? Do you love working in teams with a dynamic group of technical specialists? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. The System Modeling and Estimation Group within the Force Projection Sector of the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a System Engineer to help define the future Trident II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile and establish a digital engineering framework to enable collaborative accuracy assessments across the Trident weapon system community. As a Systems Engineer for Accuracy You Will... * Work with a talented team developing accuracy requirements, determining verification procedures, and executing architectural trades for next-generation weapon systems * Define and build a digital engineering framework for accuracy evaluation inside a MBSE environment * Provide thought leadership for current and future strategic weapon system digital engineering efforts * Support system-level evaluation of existing strategic systems by leveraging statistical and mathematical expertise * Interact with sponsors and representatives of other organizations Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Possess a B.S. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline * Have relevant experience in systems engineering for complex systems * Have experience in early concept development, system requirements, functional analysis and allocation, trade studies in support of the design, development, and evaluation of complex systems * Have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong critical thinking skills * Have strong initiative, interest in skill development, and the flexibility to accept assignments of varied scope and skill * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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... * M.S. or Ph.D. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of experience in systems engineering * 5+ years of experience in the strategic deterrence domain area * Experience in requirement development and verification for strategic systems * Strong object-oriented programming background and proficiency with C++, MATLAB, or Python * Experience with custom scripts and/or plug-ins for MagicDraw modeling software (including its Cameo variance) and/or DOORS requirements software * Experience with ontology development and scientific data modeling * Experience with maximum likelihood estimation or statistical modeling 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $227,500 Annually

Are you a systems thinker with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs. Do you enjoy developing and deploying cutting edge capabilities for digital engineering (DE)? Do you love working with a group of dedicated technical specialists? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a Senior Model Based Systems Engineer to join the System Definition and Validation Group within the Force Projection Sector. Our team focuses on translating warfighter needs and capability gaps into system definitions for development of strategic weapon systems, and validate the developed systems meet those needs. We serve as trusted technical partners to sponsors, industry, and stakeholders for defining and validating system capabilities required to meet evolving threat and warfighter needs. Our team works directly with the government sponsors, the prime contractors, and a national team of UARCs, FFRDCs, and industry partners, providing independent, technical inputs and recommendations to help ensure the nation and warfighter receive the required capabilities for the mission. To achieve this, we provide expertise in weapon systems engineering, weapon system design and analysis, requirements and architecture definition, decision science and trade space exploration, and mission and CONOPS definition. Your contributions will be key to advancing nationally important defense programs and providing critical contributions to strategic weapon systems. As a Senior Model Based Systems Engineer... * Your primary responsibility will be to provide systems engineering and MBSE thought leadership and expertise to the development and evaluation of complex strategic deterrent systems and supporting infrastructure. * You will work with an advanced team to develop and implement system models to support development and integration of new strategic deterrent systems, as well as modernization and sustainment of existing systems. * You will conceptualize, design, and develop new digital engineering capabilities and processes that will become force multipliers for APL and our sponsors. * You will apply your systems engineering expertise on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, architecture analysis, risk assessments, and test & evaluation for strategic deterrent systems. * You will deliver formal presentations to sponsors and supporting contractors, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results. * You will develop model profiles, tool plug-ins, architecture frameworks, and model queries in the MBSE tools that capture and analyze models of the systems being developed throughout their lifecycle from concept definition through fielding and support. * You will help define model-based design review requirements and update the systems engineering process to utilize advanced MBSE techniques. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field. * Have 7+ years of relevant experience performing systems engineering in the design, development and/or evaluation of complex systems. * Have 5+ years experience in system modeling using UML/SysML and associated modeling software. * Have direct experience applying aspects of MBSE in support of system development. * Have broad systems engineering experience including early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment. * Have especially strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills. * Have shown the ability to interact effectively with and lead teams, including industry and government sponsors. * Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country. * Hold an active Secret level security clearance by your start date 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. * Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access. You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Have an advanced degree in systems engineering. * Have experience in systems engineering for strategic deterrence missile systems. * Have relevant OMG or other systems engineering certifications. * Have worked with modeling frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework or Unified Architecture Framework. * Have expertise writing custom scripts and/or plug-ins for MagicDraw modeling software (including its Cameo variants) and/or DOORS requirements software. * Have Agile software development experience. * Have experience integrating models across multiple software applications to perform detailed analysis by leveraging data from several engineering domains. * Has a broad knowledge of digital engineering processes and tools. * Have experience with DoD acquisition processes, Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs. * Have knowledge of the Navy Trident II Strategic Weapon System and/or Air Force ICBM System. * Hold an active Top Secret security clearance. FPS (KBY) #LI-AG1 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $102,500 Annually Maximum Rate $290,000 Annually

Are you enthusiastic about utilizing your analytical and technical skills to design and assess advanced weapon systems that support military warfare initiatives? Are you a systems thinker with experience in systems engineering who is eager to make a significant impact on critical national defense programs? Do you enjoy engaging with and enhancing intricate weapon systems? If so, we believe this opportunity may be for you and we think you should apply to join our team at APL. We are seeking a highly motivated early career System Engineer for the development and evaluation of next generation solutions to our nation's premier precision strike system. We need creative and innovative thinkers that will push the boundaries through creativity, and collaboration across a team of engineers to develop enabling technologies for advanced weapon systems. As a Systems Engineer you will... * Perform systems level technical analysis, trade studies, and analysis of alternatives * Participate in engineering team meetings and overall technical development efforts * Support the government sponsor in systems engineering activities such as developing requirements, identifying trade studies, developing interface control documents, developing system architectures, and assessing risks * Develop formal communication through systems engineering documents, reports and present results to senior level government sponsors Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Have a B.S. degree in Operations Research/Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science or related field * Have 1+ years of professional experience related to weapon system development * Have experience in early concept development, performance analysis, systems integration, or requirements engineering activities for complex systems * Have experience developing and customizing system modeling using UML/SysML and associated software * Have strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills and ability to interact with sponsor representatives * Have experience in system engineering principles and practices * Are willing and able to travel periodically to Government and contractor sites within the continental U.S. * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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 Operations Research/Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science or related field * Have 5+ years of professional experience related to military strike system * Have direct experience applying aspects of MBSE in support of system development * Have knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting, Acquisition Process/Lifecycle, Research and Development * Have experience in weapon control systems, U.S. Navy surface combatants/submarines, Tomahawk or other strike warfare systems * Have familiarity with software virtualization and computing infrastructure * Have demonstrated ability to interface effectively with government sponsors * Can obtain Top Secret clearance or hold an active Top-Secret clearance or above #LI-AG1 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate $180,000 Annually

Are you interested in developing advanced radar systems to make an impact on our nation's defense? Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to advancing the state of the art in radar systems? How about contributing to the design and test algorithms for defense against missiles, including but not limited to Hypersonics? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a creative and highly motivated problem solver to help us develop and analyze advanced radar systems within the Air and Missile Defense Sector, the Sensor Systems Engineering Group (A2B). You will work with other APL engineers as well as outside prime contractors and government sponsors. You will engage with a hardworking and enterprising team of scientists and engineers working to develop high-impact solutions for the Nation's defense. We are committed to excellence and strive to cultivate an environment of collaboration, coordination, creativity, and initiative. We value earnest communication, technical effort, and positive mindsets. Be part of a team of talented engineers tackling national security challenges! As a Radar Systems Engineer, you will... * Conduct analysis of radar systems utilizing existing high fidelity radar system to understand capabilities and limitations of systems under highly variable operational conditions * Research and develop realizable solutions to gaps and opportunities identified through modeling, simulation, and analysis * Provide insightful documentation on analysis findings and new concepts * Interact with sponsors to understand program priorities, share analysis results, and introduce new concepts * Participate in design reviews, technical interchanges, working groups, and program status meetings, either as a presenter or as a reviewer * Participate in meetings and collaborations at Navy and vendor locations * Have the opportunity to develop and propose ideas for APL Internal Research and Development funding Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field * Have at least 1-year of experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar, or RF systems * Have familiarity with Python, MATLAB, MATLAB Toolboxes, and Microsoft Office products * Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively interact with sponsors, management, and working group team members in a fast-paced environment * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret, clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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 an M.S. in the fields listed above * Have 2+ years experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar or RF systems * Can manage and manipulate large data sets and utilize various machine learning techniques * Have experience scripting and coding in a variety of languages, applying signal processing, ML, stochastic processes, AI, or related subject areas to algorithm development for radar domain problems for phased arrays, dense mediums, digital radar, multi-static radar * Current Secret clearance with an ability to obtain higher-level clearances 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate $180,000 Annually

Are you looking for exciting opportunities to develop, analyze, and model state of the art concepts in missile defense? Do you love working in an exciting and collaborative environment to tackle challenging technical problems? Do you want to have a meaningful impact on the world around you and contribute to solving critical challenges that face the country? If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a hardworking engineer/mathematician (or equivalent background) to help us develop the next generation of solutions to our nation's most challenging air and missile defense problems. As the threats to our defenses grow, we need creative thinkers and leaders that will push the boundaries of capability to ensure we stay ahead of these threats by thinking outside the box, taking risks, and collaborating across a team of engineers. As a Missile Defense Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer... * Your primary responsibility will be contributing to the development and assessment of Missile Defense systems. * You will model, analyze, and lead perform assessments of fielded systems and find opportunities for improvement, propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve capabilties, and conduct analysis to assess potential future systems performance. * You will develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community. * You will contribute to a dynamic group culture to uphold core values through participation in collaborative teams and activities, as well as a dedication to continual improvement, innovation and risk-taking, and developing high quality products. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent degree * Have at least 1+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting with Department of Defense focus * Have proficiency using MATLAB to conduct modeling and simulation, perform analysis, and create vizualizations in a professional setting * Excel in a multi-disciplinary team environment * Are an effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security 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 specific domain knowledge of Missile Defense Agency, Navy, Army, or Space Force systems, sensors, battle managers, and kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities * Have proven experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary analyses * Have profiency using version control software to develop MATLAB simulations in a team environment * Have proficiency using MATLAB to develop even-driven simulations using object-oriented programming capabilities * Have a Top Secret or higher clearance #LI-KW1 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate $180,000 Annually

Have you considered the military, intelligence, and civilian capabilities that are possible with the proliferation of low-cost sensing, computing, and control technologies? Are you interested in developing, defending, and defeating systems of these technologies to solve real-world challenges? If you're excited to work in the field of Cyber-Physical Systems, our team is excited to talk! We are seeking Cyber-Physical Systems Engineers to help us deliver and contend with emerging intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) capabilities. Wait… what in the world is a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)? There are lots of examples of CPS, but we are concerned with devices that autonomously sense, process information, and interact with the physical world. Our teams build CPS prototypes that use these capabilities to provide exquisite situational awareness to users in the defense, security, and health sectors. We employ a wide range of ground breaking technologies from machine learning to autonomous platforms to power our solutions. Meanwhile, we also help our sponsors understand and counter the threats posed by the proliferation of CPS technology being employed by our adversaries. As a member of our team, you will... * Support and lead the development of CPS systems that range from tiny autonomous sensors to entire "smart" environments * Evaluate CPS systems to assess their capabilities/limitations in light of real-world applications * Conceive and implement novel methods to strengthen or impair the functionality of existing and emerging CPS * Propose and defend groundbreaking concepts involving the application, defense, and/or defeat of CPS * Explore opportunities to translate findings into white papers, proposals, and presentations/publications Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Graduating with a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics * Proficient in software development using Python, C, and/or C++ for Windows and Linux operating systems * Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you are knowledgeable in one or more of the following... * Applications of sensing technology such as 2D/3D cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, microphones, passive infrared (PIR) sensors, etc. * Software development for low-power, edge computing devices, such as Raspberry Pi, ODROID, and/or NVIDIA Jetson platforms * Software development for embedded devices, such as Arduino, ESP32, and/or Nordic nRF platforms * Machine learning for detection, classification, and identification tasks using common frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, and/or MXNet * Low-power, wireless messaging protocols such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, BLE, and/or LoRaWAN * Geolocating and mapping techniques with and without GPS information, including vision-based techniques (SLAM) * Autonomous vehicle guidance and control algorithms and software * Development and integration of systems using the Robot Operating System (ROS) * Mechanical component and system design, including mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo * Digital and analog circuit design and board layout, including electronic CAD tools such as Altium 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate $155,000 Annually

Are you a "systems thinker" with advanced engineering design and analysis experience that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs? Do you love working with a group of dedicated technical specialists in a collaborative teaming environment? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a Senior Systems Design Engineer or Senior Systems Design Analyst for the System Realization and Resilience Group in the Force Projection Sector. We provide vital engineering design and analysis expertise to systems engineering and system development efforts to support nationally important strategic deterrence capabilities for the Navy and Air Force. As a member of our team, you will develop and assess technical design requirements, develop resilient and modular architectures, conduct detailed design analysis, build and modify analysis tools, develop analytics and conduct engineering and performance analysis / assessment for strategic weapons systems and related development programs. We are passionate about making critical contributions to these critically important programs, and you will be a key part of our success. With your help, we will remain at the forefront of strategic weapon systems engineering for the Force Projection Sector. As a Senior Systems Design Engineer... * You will utilize digital engineering tools, physics/logistics/models/simulations to analyze weapon system capabilities, architectures, designs, Government and Contractor models, and to assist in the development and analysis of current and future weapon systems. * Your primary responsibility will be to provide extensive and detailed engineering thought leadership and expertise focusing on architecture and analysis, technology and design assessment, system and performance modeling, risk and reliability assessments, and related critical analysis of test & evaluation efforts for strategic deterrent systems. * Using digital tools and engineering models, you will: * Conduct or participate in the technical and engineering analysis and review of technical work products, designs, change proposals, and proposed capability enhancements. * Provide engineering domain expertise while leading/coordinating research, studies, and analysis on current and future weapons system capabilities and performances as well as provide supporting data and associated recommendations to advise program sponsors. * Deliver formal presentations to sponsors and supporting contractors, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results. You will produce reports that bring together concept definitions, requirements, analysis results, and technical recommendations. * Core Expectations: * You are an "engineer's engineer". Candidate must possess a proven track record of significant engineering design experience with a deeply technical foundation in the application and integration of multiple disciplines. This includes the demonstrable use of physics-based models, logistics-based analysis, applied statistics, materials science, and advanced mathematics to define, analyze, and solve complex problems. Candidates must have a working knowledge of formal Systems Engineering principles and methodologies, as well as hands-on, working knowledge of Cameo for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field. * Have extensive and direct responsibility and experience in producing deeply technical designs or conducting design and engineering analysis or similar evaluation of complex and integrated systems. * Are highly knowledgeable regarding Systems Engineering practices, standards, tools, and methods. * Have working knowledge of Cameo, Magic Draw, Rhapsody, or other MBSE tools. * Have significant experience developing or enhancing physics-based/logistic/statistical or related engineering models and simulations to conduct engineering analysis. * Have especially strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills. * Have shown the ability to interact effectively with and lead multi-disciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors. * Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country. * Hold an active Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI 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. Ideal Candidate Going beyond the core requirements, the ideal candidate should demonstrate a history of leading complex design efforts from initial concept through verification and validation. They should possess expert-level ability in not just using, but developing, high-fidelity, multi-domain models and simulations from first principles. Advanced proficiency in Cameo is highly desired, including experience creating detailed system architectures, conducting trade studies, and managing requirements directly within the MBSE environment. The ideal candidate should also be an exceptional communicator, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll go beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Have an advanced degree in systems engineering. * Have experience in systems engineering for missile systems. * Have experience with DoD acquisition processes, Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs. * Are a subject matter expert in one or more MBSE tools such as Cameo (preferred), Rhapsody, MagicDraw, and DOORS. * Have experience with new DoD program development to include concept development and Pre-Milestone A activities. * Have engineering knowledge of one or more strategic weapons 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 ****************************** 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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 $227,500 Annually

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA's flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. We are seeking a Senior Application Security & Cloud Engineer to join our growing Cloud Center of Excellence central engineering team working on NASA flagship Space Telescope missions that are revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. This position can support hybrid work. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV). This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence in order to meet ITAR requirements. In this role, you'll play a key role in building secure, scalable cloud environments and embedding application security practices into our cloud software delivery lifecycle supporting our space observatories like the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (Roman). Roman is a survey telescope slated for launch in late 2026 and expected to generate 20 PB of data in 5 years. The data from Roman will be mainly processed in the Cloud; in addition, a Science Platform hosted in the Cloud will enable transformational science with Roman data by providing a rich computing environment that will allow broad, low-barrier access to data, computing, and software resources. The STScI also hosts the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST) archive that contains data from more than 20 missions. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud architecture, automate security processes, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. Your expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure automaton, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps principles will be vital in supporting Roman & enabling world-class scientific discoveries through these pioneering telescope programs. This role will be part of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) team responsible for managing, supporting central cloud framework, existing cloud applications and helping roll out new cloud application infrastructure with IaC templates in coordination with the engineering teams and supporting continued improvement of the cloud environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in AWS, DevOps, and application security (AppSec), along with hands-on experience with leading security testing tools. Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code. * Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure, reliable application delivery. * Own and enhance AWS cloud workload related CI/CD pipelines framework, ensuring SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scans are embedded into every deployment. * Partner with development teams to shift security left, and address vulnerabilities early in the SDLC and promote secure coding practices. * Automate security policies, compliance checks, and remediation workflows. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to champion DevSecOp culture across the organization. * Support compliance initiatives (SOC2, ISO27001 etc.). Required Qualifications: * 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or security engineering. * Strong AWS expertise (IAM, VPC, EC2, EKS/ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda). * Familiarity with Zero Trust, IAM best practices, secrets management, and KMS. * Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation). * Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline). * Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS). * Application security expertise, with practical knowledge of SAST, DAST, and SCA tools (Snyk, Checkmarx, Veracode, SonarQube). * Understanding of security frameworks and best practices (OWASP, NIST, CIS benchmarks). * Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar). Preferred Qualifications: * AWS Professional or Specialty certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security, DevOps Engineer - Professional). * Experience with secrets management tools (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager). Exposure to SOAR platforms or automated security response systems. Education: * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field Our excellent benefits include: * Employer retirement contribution - direct STScI contribution of 10% of your salary from your first day * 12 days sick leave, up to 24 days' vacation, and 10 paid holidays * Flexible work schedule with healthy work/life balance * Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription plans, and more! Salary range is $110k to $140k. Application link - Senior Application Security & Cloud Engineer Applications received by 12/26/2025 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled. 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