NSS Space Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Space Systems Engineer to help support new concept developments and ongoing projects for National Security Space (NSS). Over the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL has pushed the boundaries of what is possible, delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. APL teams are currently working with NSS sponsors to develop the framework for the U.S. national security space enterprise. Our teams are defining requirements, creating architectures, planning the test and evaluation of military systems and assets, and developing advanced models and simulations. APL’s core expertise extends to mission development and integration, and we are currently supporting demonstration mission design, development, and implementation for a variety of sponsors.

Requirements

A BS (or higher) in engineering, physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of space engineering experience.
At least 5 years of experience with national security space related projects
Broad technical experience base and strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated leadership capability working with engineering teams and/or sponsors.
Demonstrated communications skills delivering presentations and in written documentation.
Hold an active TS/SCI 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.

Nice To Haves

M.S. (or higher) in Systems Engineering
Experience and familiarity working directly with national security space sponsors
15 years of experience with national security space related projects

Responsibilities

Lead engineering teams in the formulation, development, and execution of space mission concepts and system analysis in NSS. Projects range from formulation of system concepts to development of a flight mission or experiment, including hardware, software, integration and test, and operations.
Provide technical interface to sponsor and project management.
Perform systems level technical analysis, trade studies, and analysis of alternatives.
Create formal communications through systems engineering documents, reports, proposals, and oral presentations.
Lead and participate in engineering team meetings and overall technical development efforts.
Develop and lead requirements, verification, and validation efforts.
Define and manage system interfaces.
Lead, coordinate, and present at technical design reviews.
Work with project manager in defining and managing project risks.
Lead and coordinate system level testing efforts.
Be responsible for the technical aspects of delivering integrated missions, instrument payloads, spacecraft, or other mission articles.