System/Software Engineer

Relevant Work Experience: 1+ to 2 Years Reference Code: 11347.1072 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. System/Software Engineer Description:Description:Overall purpose/objective of this position is to provide software engineering and analysis support for the design and development of various aspects and components of DoD tactical and information technology systems to include but not limited to software development in real-time environments.Duties:- Requirements definition, design, development, and/or analysis and evaluation of systems and software for DoD sensors, combat/control systems, data and information communications and management systems.- Modeling & simulation to explore approaches and analyze risks for modern Navy and Missile Defense Agency systems.- Computer and network technology exploration, evaluation and prototyping to meet customer's current and potential needs.- Test and/or evaluation of APL or contractor-developed tactical DoD systems at APL and/or field test sites. Some travel may be required.- Engineering level documentation including memoranda of work performed, concept papers, proposals, white papers, briefings, etc.Qualifications:Required:BS in Computer Engineering, CS, EE, or Physics. Ability and strong desire to apply software and/or system engineering techniques to complex, team-oriented problems. Desire to learn. Knowledge of Unix/Linux and C/C++ and/or Java highly desirable. Ability to apply logical thinking and analytical methods to solve problems as well as a tenacious attitude to work through problems to a solution. Able to work independently.Desired:MS in Computer Engineering, CS, EE, or Physics. Knowledge of software engineering techniques and tools such as UML, Rhapsody, Rational Rose, as well as modeling and simulation tools such as Matlab are highly desirable. Strong interest and curiosity toward new technologies is particularly important. Adept at written and oral communications. Familiarity with real-time programming and/or real-time operating systems (e.g. vxWorks, Lynx O/S, Unix threads, Java threads) is a definite plus. Background/familiarity with radar systems also a plus.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 11347Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.