Senior Ocean Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

76d • $102,500 - $290,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Ocean Engineer for APL's Ocean Systems and Engineering Group to lead high-performing teams of engineers in technology evaluations, prototype development, and in the fielding of pioneering maritime systems. You'll join a hardworking team of engineers who are leading the way in development of ocean engineering systems with our fleet. In this position you will provide technical and project leadership through the full engineering lifecycle to include concept generation, requirements development, fabrication, and installation of next generation systems on US Navy platforms. You would also support development of Navy integrated logistics support products (e.g., technical manuals, training materials) to support the end use of deployed systems with the fleet.

Requirements

• Possess a B.S. in Ocean Engineering, System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or have equivalent work experience.
• Have 7+ years of relevant experience working on projects involving either industrial or military undersea operations, sensors, and systems.
• Are passionate about ocean engineering and tools for maritime system development, integration, evaluations, and technology analysis.
• Have experience in full lifecycle systems development including the development and fielding of maritime systems.
• Are skilled in concept design, implementation, and testing.
• Have demonstrated technical leadership, and the ability to mentor others.
• Possess strong organization and planning skills, with record of accomplishment in a team environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Have ability to take on leadership roles in an environment of contractors, government, and Navy personnel.
• Hold an active Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Have a MS or PhD degree in a technical or scientific discipline such as Ocean Engineering, System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Have 10+ years of proven experience working on projects involving either industrial or military undersea operations, sensors, and systems.
• Have experience as a principal investigator for science and technology efforts.
• Have experience working in a highly technical research environment.
• Have experience with maritime systems design and integration.
• Have a current TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply innovative thinking and detailed engineering to the development, integration, and evaluation of submarine payloads, autonomous vehicles, acoustic systems, communications systems, and autonomy for our fleet.
• Develop, implement, and test early prototype R&D maritime systems.
• Lead engineering evaluations to apply R&D technology to urgent or emerging problems.
• Lead white paper development, technology surveys, and drafting of technical findings and recommendations for our sponsors.
• Support sponsor engagement and concept development for new start efforts.

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: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees