Navigation Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

The Navigation Systems Engineer applies systems engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to precision navigation challenges for the U.S. Navy and other military platforms, with a focus on the Navy’s Submarine Force. The role supports mission-critical work in challenging and evolving operational environments, collaborating with engineers, applied mathematicians, physicists, and other technical experts. The engineer provides technical insight into current and future navigation systems and evolving mission needs. Work includes requirements analysis, system architecture development and modeling, concept and technology assessments, and test and evaluation. The role also analyzes navigation capabilities and performance and provides data and recommendations to government program sponsors. Findings are communicated through formal presentations and technical documents to sponsors and contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of experience in inertial navigation technical concepts.
Proven systems engineering experience in conceptual design, requirements analysis, conducting trade studies, and test program planning across a system.
Strong knowledge of SysML for specification, analysis, design, verification, and validation of systems and systems of systems.
Proven experience developing and refining functional and physical system or systems-of-systems designs and architectures.
Verbal and writing skills and disposition necessary to document and present work to APL colleagues and government sponsors.
Ability to work independently on challenging technical problems and collaboratively as part of a team.
Willingness and ability to travel periodically, including short-duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and contractor sites, and occasional travel to other military bases across the country.
Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret-level clearance.
U.S. citizenship, required for eligibility for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in systems engineering.
Proficiency with systems engineering software, especially MBSE tools such as Magic Draw, DOORS, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, and/or MATLAB Simulink.
Experience with AFSIM or similar software.
Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Navy navigation.
Familiarity with U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs technical and programmatic processes.
Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering and MBSE thought leadership for precision navigation systems.
Analyze requirements and develop and model system architectures.
Conduct concept and technology assessments and support test and evaluation.
Develop an understanding of current and future navigation systems and evolving mission needs.
Apply systems engineering principles to deliver integrated solutions that meet operational requirements and mission-critical objectives.
Coordinate analysis of current and future navigation system capabilities and performance.
Provide supporting data and recommendations to government program sponsors.
Prepare and deliver formal presentations and technical documents communicating analysis results to sponsors and contractors.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and other technical experts.

Benefits

Robust education assistance program.
Retirement contributions and retirement plans.
Paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Training and development.
Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.