Space Kill Chain Engineer
Company: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labor
Location: Laurel
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Are you motivated to apply your systems engineering skills to
inform the future of our nation's architecture to secure our
interests in, from, and going to space?Do you enjoy finding
innovative solutions to complex problems?Are you an "end-to-end
systems thinker" with kill chain execution, analysis, design,
and/or test/evaluation experience who is ready to address the
challenges facing the Space Force?If so, we're looking for someone
like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking a logical and
detailed technical thinker to demonstrate their systems and systems
of systems perspective to support multi-disciplinary teams. The
domain involves engineering of a sequence of asset functions to
efficiently and effectively employ effects against enemy threats.
Some of the friendly assets are in space and the enemy threats may
be as well, depending on the specific kill chain. This role
requires communication and coordination between systems to track,
identify, and defeat threatening objects. You will be joining our
diverse team of hardworking engineers, software developers, data
scientists, and analysts committed to advancing the state of the
art in space-based defense capabilities. We believe in building
diverse teams, continually growing our capabilities, and
cultivating a work environment that embraces innovation, integrity,
trust, and collaboration.As a member of our team you will...
- Work with a team to conceive novel and
effective threat kill chains utilizing space-based systems to meet
the needs of the warfighter and intelligence communitiesDefine and
maintain the traceability between enterprise-level needs and the
systems being developed to me themUse innovative systems
engineering and simulation tools to understand system requirements
and performanceAuthor system functional and performance
requirementsDesign and refine interface messages between federated
systemsWork through all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure
fielded systems meet the needs of the warfighterBe responsible for
software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes
incorporating several engineering fields.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Have a Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer
science, physics, mathematics, statistics, or other engineering or
related discipline.
- Have 10+ years of professional experience in the systems
engineering of kill chains, weapons systems, or C2 systems.
- Have demonstrated experience deriving top level requirements
for a system and decomposing them down to the lower levels.
- Possess strong analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal
skills.
- Have experience with higher level programming languages (e.g.
Python, C++, Java, or MATLAB)
- Have participated on teams implementing MBSE techniques and
practices on programs and effectively communicate technical results
to the team, leadership, and government sponsors
- Are a big-picture thinker, capable of tracing data flows and
operations paths through a complicated, multi-organizational
architecture
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
- Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately
obtain TS/SCI 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 will go above and beyond
our minimum requirements if you have any of the following...
- Have an analytical understanding of multiple kill chains
involving distributed assets where the target and/or assets are in
space
- Active duty military experience related to Planning, C2, Battle
Management, Fires, or Intel
- A Master's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical
field
- Experience in a formal technical leadership role, leading a
technical team, building modeling and simulation systems and models
to assess space based systems and space communication systems
- Demonstrated experience performing test and evaluation of
military or intelligence systems
- Experience with systems-of-systems physics & effects-based
simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS, etc)
- Systems architecting experience with UML/SysML modeling tools
using associated modeling software, such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or
SPARX EA.
- Experience with modeling frameworks such as the Department of
Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture
Framework (UAF)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 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.
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that
embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion
of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice
is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the
world a better place.
Keywords: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labor, Philadelphia , Space Kill Chain Engineer, Engineering , Laurel, Pennsylvania
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...