Description Are you an experienced engineer who would like to be a major contributor to the design of future Integrated Combat Systems capabilities? Would you like the opportunity to design and integrate multi-sensor data fusion and target tracking technologies into a complex System of Systems? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and puzzles? If so, we believe this may be the opportunity for you and would like you to apply. We are committed to inventing the next generation of solutions to complex warfare challenges. We want you to help us reach our goal in identifying emerging information fusion and data distribution needs and develop groundbreaking solutions for integrated fires and force-level systems in distributed warfare theatres. As a Combat Systems Integration Engineer... * Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop novel concepts and architectures for integrating new types of sensors, weapons, and composite tracking capabilities into future combat systems and military platforms.
* You will determine functional allocation and information that needs to be exchanged between systems, how it will be exchanged and used within each system, and the performance required to achieve a desired effect.
* You will understand and assess multi-faceted sensor (individual and netted) performance metrics as related to the needs of the naval combat and weapon systems across multiple mission areas.
* You will learn about communications mechanisms that support sensor data exchanges over throughput-limited and shared network infrastructures with complex topologies and use your knowledge to evaluate performance and recommend enhancements.
* You will understand and analyze various aspects of combat and weapon system functionality as related to integration with networks providing integrated fires capabilities.
* You will analyze Integrated Combat System interfaces and recorded test data in live and simulated environments to ensure proper functionality and performance. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... * Possess a BS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Have 5+ years of experience in engineering and systems integration work. * Have experience solving complex system of systems problems.
* Have proficient analytical and leadership skills.
* Have theoretical background or experience in probability theory, statistics, optimization, or a related discipline.
* Have adept personal and professional communications skills and are comfortable working with staff, management, and sponsors at all levels.
* Can be able to perform effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Are willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time to remote sites and are comfortable working in closed areas. * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret security 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.
* Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Possess a MS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Have an active Top Secret security clearance.
* Have experience with distributed warfare systems (e.g. Cooperative Engagement Capability).
* Have experience with combat systems and interfaces (e.g. AEGIS Combat System).
* Have experience and background in some or all of the following: * System of Systems engineering and integration
* System architecture, requirements, and interface development and analysis
* Model based systems engineering (MBSE) and SySML
* Active and passive sensors
* Track management concepts 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. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers. APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-KW1-LW-A4B-48773 About Us APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.