2027 Graduate - Systems Engineer - Mission Engineering

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mission Engineering Group of the Force Projection Sector at JHU/APL is seeking a Systems Engineer to work the architecture and implementation of mission-centered, model-based capabilities that advance augmented human decision making. We develop enterprise-grade, distributed software and decision-support tools that enable warfighters to harness a varied set of sensors, weapons, and platforms for precision strike missions critical to our nation’s defense. The Mission Engineering Group emphasizes engineering rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the systems engineering lifecycle and foster an inclusive environment that values creativity and technical excellence.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree majoring in Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering fields.
Coursework and/or experience or interest in any of the sought specialty areas of systems engineering, software engineering, decision science, cybersecurity or artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).
Demonstrate successful problem solving in a technical area.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
Completed previous internship/co-op or have other relevant work experience.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
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 Top Secret/SCI level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Apply systems thinking and mission engineering to translate warfighter needs into mission architectures and system requirements.
Design, architect, and build digital models, including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models (e.g., SysML/UAF), of mission and system architectures for the design and implementation of complex systems and systems‑of‑systems critical to the warfighter.
Work in a cutting-edge research and development environment, using your initiative to forge paths in areas of uncertainty.
Collaborate with APL teams, government sponsors, warfighters, and industry partners to deliver mission‑relevant solutions.
Explore ideas and provide software support that maximizes mission effectiveness.
Work on multi-disciplinary teams that solve complex system of system problems that require the unique insights and initiative of each team member.