2027 Internship - Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Systems Engineer Intern who possesses experience or a strong interest in developing and implementing model-based methodologies, as well as an enthusiasm for Digital Engineering (DE) implementation for our Tactical Weapons Systems Engineering Group in the Force Projection Sector. Our team is responsible for enabling the realization of tactical weapon systems, ensuring reliability and integrity throughout the system development cycle.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Interest in Systems Engineering and/or MBSE/DE implementation.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Taken systems engineering course(s) as part of your degree program.
Previous internship experience applying systems engineering principles, processes, and/or tools.
Experience utilizing MBSE and DE tools and methodologies for the development of simulation, system models, and trade studies aimed at assessing system performance.
Familiarity or experience using systems engineering software, especially MBSE tools like Cameo or Magic Draw.
Experience (or interest) in developing and implementing model-based methodologies to bolster the reliability and resilience of complex systems.
An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Work with systems engineers and Modeling and Simulation analysts to develop use cases and user stories for the purpose of enhancing the capabilities of modeling and simulation tools.
Learn how to apply Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE) tools on the development and evaluation of complex tactical weapon systems.
Gain systems engineering experience on real-world systems.