Submarine Combat System Test and Evaluation Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and analytical candidate with operational submarine experience to help us assess the performance and influence the capability development of the Navy’s Submarine Advanced Processor Build (APB) state-of-the-art tactical capabilities. Our team works heavily with system data and observations, combining sound technical acumen, creative problem solving, and domain knowledge to develop relevant and novel test strategies and measurement approaches. Our findings serve as key drivers of innovation that push the boundaries of submarine system capability and improve systems for Fleet end users. You will join a hardworking and expert team of analysts, engineers, and former warfighters in an environment that values collaboration and novel ideas. The Signal and Systems Analysis Group (KTA) provides data-driven design and analytical assessments of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) system performance with operator in-the-loop to advance the warfighting capabilities of current and future systems. KTA is passionate about transforming DATA into operationally relevant KNOWLEDGE and is committed to a culture that prioritizes staff development and continuous innovation. As a member of our submarine advanced development test team you will... Evaluate developmental submarine technologies at the algorithmic, functional, user interface, and end-to-end system level, enabling decision makers to make informed choices on the future direction of the Navy’s submarine tactical systems. Your duties will include: Determining appropriate analysis methodology and measures of performance, including exploring new approaches Using thorough data analytics and systems engineering techniques and applying relevant operational and instructional expertise such as submarine mission operations and employment, sound propagation, and target motion analysis principles to perform analysis and draw conclusions Communicating test methodologies and results to sponsors and external organizations Planning, executing, and directing in-lab test events at integrator facilities Collaborating with a community of submarine system experts that include researchers, developers, engineers, and current and former Fleet personnel Coordinate, plan and execute occasional sea test events with developers, integrators, testers, and Navy laboratories. Your duties will include: Developing end-to-end test objectives Designing event test runs and defining a test schedule that efficiently stresses new tactical capabilities Ensuring participation from other Navy platforms in support of test objectives Defining logistics requirements including personnel assignments and shipment and setup of test hardware Developing detailed measures of performance and data collection strategies to support post-test analysis objectives Leading planning meetings to achieve the above objectives Creating a report that captures key findings during the test and briefing this report to stakeholders Participating as an embarked member of the test team during at-sea events to support test execution, system observation, and data collection

Requirements

Possess a BS degree in Engineering or other related technical discipline and are Submarine Warfare qualified and/or have extensive relevant experience in submarine tactical systems operation and training associated with detailed operational employment of submarine sonar, combat, electronic warfare, and imaging systems
Are passionate about improving system capabilities for Fleet end users in a collaborative environment
Have a demonstrated ability to think critically and analyze data to draw meaningful conclusions and support decision making
Have excellent oral and written communication skills
Have strong interpersonal skills and are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams
Are willing and able to to travel occasionally to participate in system test, delivery, and integration tests at sponsor or customer sites, and embark on sea tests about once every 1-2 years
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level 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

Possess a MS degree in Engineering or other related technical discipline, with academic emphasis in acoustics, signal processing, RF communications, state estimation, etc.
Have previous experience evaluating or analyzing U.S. Navy combat systems
Have previous experience mission planning and/or coordinating at-sea events (such as exercise events)
Have classroom or practical experience with computer programming in languages such as MATLAB, Python, SQL etc.
Have demonstrated experience leading teams or initiatives
Have familiarity and comfort briefing and fielding questions from senior leadership and/or large groups
Have an active TS level clearance

Responsibilities

Determining appropriate analysis methodology and measures of performance, including exploring new approaches
Using thorough data analytics and systems engineering techniques and applying relevant operational and instructional expertise such as submarine mission operations and employment, sound propagation, and target motion analysis principles to perform analysis and draw conclusions
Communicating test methodologies and results to sponsors and external organizations
Planning, executing, and directing in-lab test events at integrator facilities
Collaborating with a community of submarine system experts that include researchers, developers, engineers, and current and former Fleet personnel
Developing end-to-end test objectives
Designing event test runs and defining a test schedule that efficiently stresses new tactical capabilities
Ensuring participation from other Navy platforms in support of test objectives
Defining logistics requirements including personnel assignments and shipment and setup of test hardware
Developing detailed measures of performance and data collection strategies to support post-test analysis objectives
Leading planning meetings to achieve the above objectives
Creating a report that captures key findings during the test and briefing this report to stakeholders
Participating as an embarked member of the test team during at-sea events to support test execution, system observation, and data collection