Space Kill Chain Systems Engineer
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex systems for space-based defense applications.
Key Responsibilities- Conceive and develop novel threat kill chains utilizing space-based systems to meet the needs of the warfighter and intelligence communities.
- Define and maintain the traceability between enterprise-level needs and the systems being developed to meet them.
- Use innovative systems engineering and simulation tools to understand system requirements and performance.
- Author system functional and performance requirements.
- Design and refine interface messages between federated systems.
- Work through all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure fielded systems meet the needs of the warfighter.
- Be responsible for software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes incorporating several engineering fields.
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, statistics, or other engineering or related discipline.
- 10+ years of professional experience in the systems engineering of kill chains, weapons systems, or C2 systems.
- Demonstrated experience deriving top-level requirements for a system and decomposing them down to the lower levels.
- Possess strong analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with higher-level programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java, or MATLAB).
- Participated on teams implementing MBSE techniques and practices on programs and effectively communicated technical results to the team, leadership, and government sponsors.
- Able to travel up to 10% as needed.
- Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance.
- Analytical understanding of multiple kill chains involving distributed assets where the target and/or assets are in space.
- Active duty military experience related to Planning, C2, Battle Management, Fires, or Intel.
- A Master's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical field.
- Experience in a formal technical leadership role, leading a technical team, building modeling and simulation systems and models to assess space-based systems and space communication systems.
- Demonstrated experience performing test and evaluation of military or intelligence systems.
- Experience with systems-of-systems physics & effects-based simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS, etc).
- Systems architecting experience with UML/SysML modeling tools using associated modeling software, such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or SPARX EA.
- Experience with modeling frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. 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.
We celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work-life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
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