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Unspecified
Aerospace and Aviation
Laurel, MD (On-Site/Office)
Description
Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of the nation’s defenses to deploy next generation hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, and reentry systems for both surface and undersea platforms?
Are you passionate about engaging with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and senior leaders both within and outside of our organization, and program sponsors to build relationships and bring collaborative solutions to problems?
If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking a creative Senior Missile Avionics Engineer with broad electrical and embedded design experience to engage with the community on challenges in building next generation missile systems. Together, with our team of embedded and electrical designers, you will influence the design of crucial strategic missile systems from early concept to detailed design and beyond. Your primary engagements will be with the Strategic Systems Program community, but you will also have opportunities to interact with members of the Air Force and Army missile avionics programs. You will be supported by an engaged team that spans multiple engineering subject areas, from algorithms to custom hardware design, prototypes that demand high reliability for flight-qualified design, as well as others that require flexibility and agile development practices.
As a member of our team you will...
Qualifications
You will meet our minimum qualifications if you...
We would be even more impressed by someone who...
About Us
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 athttp://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 contactAccommodations@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.
Minimum Rate
$90,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$350,000 Annually
Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of the nation’s defenses to deploy next generation hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, and reentry systems for both surface and undersea platforms?
Are you passionate about engaging with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and senior leaders both within and outside of our organization, and program sponsors to build relationships and bring collaborative solutions to problems?
If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking a creative Senior Missile Avionics Engineer with broad electrical and embedded design experience to engage with the community on challenges in building next generation missile systems. Together, with our team of embedded and electrical designers, you will influence the design of crucial strategic missile systems from early concept to detailed design and beyond. Your primary engagements will be with the Strategic Systems Program community, but you will also have opportunities to interact with members of the Air Force and Army missile avionics programs. You will be supported by an engaged team that spans multiple engineering subject areas, from algorithms to custom hardware design, prototypes that demand high reliability for flight-qualified design, as well as others that require flexibility and agile development practices.
As a member of our team you will...
- Engage regularly with government and industry collaborators, and internal domain experts and program managers on future missile avionics architecture and design
- Collaborate with a wide range of engineering fields such as electrical design, digital signal processing, embedded systems, sensor fusion, software engineering and systems engineering
- Apply your technical skills and coordinate teams to address design questions and provide innovative solutions to sponsors and influence other collaborators
- Recognize emerging needs and develop new work
Qualifications
You will meet our minimum qualifications if you...
- Have a B.S. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering other relevant technical field
- Have deep understanding of electronics design and architecture
- Have experience in digital and analog electronics design and knowledge of related digital and software architectures
- Have knowledge related to design and test of high-reliability hardware for missile environments
- Have participated in detailed reviews (System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review) and provided evidence to satisfy entrance and exit criteria for those reviews
- Have demonstrated the ability to lead small teams and communicate effectively
- Are willing and able to support weekly local travel and additional travel of an average of three weeks per year
- Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information up to the Secret level. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
We would be even more impressed by someone who...
- Has an M.S. in a relevant subject area
- Has background in missile avionics or other flight avionics design
- Has knowledge of the Trident Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile system and the Strategic Systems Programs
- Can apply avionics and embedded design to systems security engineering concerns
About Us
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 athttp://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 contactAccommodations@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.
Minimum Rate
$90,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$350,000 Annually
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