Mechanical-Systems Engineer, Shipboard Systems Group

Do you want to become an expert in developing and analyzing complex mechanical systems?

Do you care deeply about the mission of the United States Navy and want to make an immediate and significant impact?

If so, then we want you on our team! We are seeking a Mechanical-Systems Engineer to join our Launcher Systems Engineering section. You will join a team of multi-disciplinary staff who are developing new approaches for analysis of deployed systems and the development and integration of new system concepts onto submarines. We help our sponsors and the associated prime and subcontractors maintain existing deployed Navy systems, develop new systems and modifications to existing systems, and embrace the changes necessary to move from a traditional engineering mindset into the world of Model Based Systems Engineering / Digital Engineering.

As a Mechanical-Systems Engineer, you will:

• Gain a deep technical understanding of submarine launcher systems and other shipboard systems and use that knowledge for weapon system analysis.
• Support system concept development, including traditional Systems Engineering tasks such as Requirements, Functional, and Physical Architecture development for complex systems.
• Engage directly with our Navy sponsor and associated prime and subcontractors to provide oversight of hardware production efforts.
• Participate in a wide variety of test and evaluation efforts. This could include full scale system tests conducted either at government owned test facilities or onboard Navy platforms and associated data analysis.
• Get involved with working groups across both government and industry.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Have 3+ years of relevant experience with Navy systems, particularly focused on product lifecycle management or Systems Engineering.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally (5%) to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites.

• Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have worked directly with OHIO-class, COLUMBIA-class, or VIRGINIA-class hardware or software systems.
• Have experience developing TEMPALT packages for deployment on submarines.
• Have worked directly with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) or the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) as either a contractor or government employee.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.