2023 Graduate - Mechanical/Systems Engineer - Sensor Systems
Do you want to become an expert in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)?
Are you passionate about ensuring our nation’s security?
If you are graduating with a degree in Mechanical or Systems Engineering and want to work in MBSE, we’d love to have you join our team!
We are seeking a Mechanical/Systems Engineer ready to take on new challenges with us as we continue to grow our capabilities in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE). Our team is passionate about crafting pragmatic solutions backed by analytic rigor. We are committed to excellence and strive to cultivate an environment of collaboration, coordination, creativity, and initiative. We value earnest communication, technical effort, and positive attitudes. We help our sponsors develop new radar and sensor systems and embrace the changes necessary to move from a traditional Systems Engineering (SE) mindset into the world of MBSE.
As a Mechanical/Systems Engineer, you will:
- Support sensor system concept development, including traditional SE tasks such as Requirements Analysis and Functional and Physical Architecture development for complex systems.
- Perform physics-based modeling in MATLAB/Simulink and similar tools, and successfully integrate these tools together in automated workflows (e.g., “digital thread”).
- Push the boundaries for MBSE. Find ways to improve on existing processes and expand into MBSE, including model integration of performance models (e.g., MATLAB) with systems engineering models (e.g., Cameo/SysML).
- Support a wide variety of test and evaluation efforts. This could include both small scale tests conducted in a lab environment, as well as full scale system tests conducted either at government owned test facilities or on-board Navy platforms.
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Systems Engineering (or a closely related field).
- Have a strong curiosity about Model Based Systems Engineering and/or Model Based Systems Engineering.
- Are willing and able to travel occasionally (5%) to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites.
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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.
- Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well[1]being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
- Have experience with radar or sensor systems.
- Have an active security clearance.
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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
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.