Senior Navigation Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

76d • $102,500 - $290,000

About The Position

Are you interested in applying your skills to solve unique navigation challenges facing the US Navy? Do you want to be part of a team of engineers, applied mathematicians and physicists as we ensure the US Navy has the most accurate, yet reliable maritime navigation systems in the world? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are the Navigation group in the Force Projection Sector at JHU/APL. We are seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to help us pursue innovative solutions to the timely and timeless maritime navigation problem.

Requirements

• Have a B.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a Bachelor's degree with specialized training in US Navy maritime navigation.
• Have 2+ years proven experience in US Navy maritime navigation system operations
• Have practical experience with navigation sensors and are familiar with navigation system architectures.
• Have the verbal and writing skills and disposition necessary for documenting and presenting work to APL colleagues and government sponsors.
• Enjoy solving challenging technical problems requiring both self-motivated independent investigation and collaborative team effort.
• Are willing and able to occasionally travel for work and embark on surface ships and/or submarine.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Have an M.S. or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar technical field.
• Have 10 years proven experience in US Navy maritime navigation system operations.
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating performance of the most accurate inertial navigation systems with supporting navigational aids including sonar and GNSS
• Assisting in the development analysis techniques to assess the fidelity of the navigation systems being studied
• Participating in studies that will influence the design of the next generation navigation system
• Identifying future navigation capabilities and technical solutions for strategic roadmap planning and development
• Writing test plans, provide test support, and conduct post-test analysis of navigation sensor system performance
• Assisting in the navigation training to sailors and colleagues

Benefits

• Generous benefits including a robust education assistance program
• Unparalleled retirement contributions
• Healthy work/life balance
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees