
location_onScaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to the nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We are dedicated to solving complex problems and pioneering new technologies. What makes us truly outstanding is our culture: a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. We celebrate differences of perspective and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas.
We are seeking a Maritime Autonomous Systems Engineer to join a highly creative, adaptable, and success-driven group. In this role, you will help the US Navy prototype and adopt new maritime robotics technologies for uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), and other robotic vehicles. You will have a direct impact on the Navy's biggest challenges by applying your systems engineering, test, and team leadership skills to achieve the goals of APL prototype projects and modernize our sponsors' acquisition approach for autonomous systems.
You will be joining a team that builds on APL's legacy of scientific research and development and trusted service to the nation. As a subject matter expert, you will lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical teams, oversee the design and integration of autonomous maritime vehicles, and collaborate with the US Navy and other government and industry sponsors. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical problems, seek creative solutions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead collaborative teams on new and exciting challenges.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Selected candidates 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, and candidates must be able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by their start date.
APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.
Skills: Systems Engineering, Mbse, Digital Engineering, Modeling And Simulation, Software-In-The-Loop, Test And Evaluation, Autonomy, Ai, Maritime Robotics, Naval Architecture.
Education: Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field required; Master's in Engineering or related technical field preferred; PhD in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
Work model: On-site
Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States
Columbia, Maryland
M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or a related technical field. Experience designing, integrating, and testing software, sensors, payloads, and vehicle control systems for maritime platforms. Experience applying Systems Engineering and Test & Evaluation skills for the prototyping of US Navy USV, UUVs, or other US Navy uncrewed systems.
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