Systems Analyst/Systems Engineer

Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Reference Code: 101301.1072 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. Systems Analyst/Systems Engineer Description:Job Description: Systems Analyst/Engineer to support requirements development, system design, and assessment of security systems for force protection of naval systems and units.Duties: Provide technical contributions to projects involved in protection of critical assets in or near military ports. These contributions include but not exclusive to: problem definition, requirements development, system design and assessment, test and evaluation including directing field tests and analyzing results. Desire a systems engineering or systems analysis approach towards these projects. Analyze operational concepts for Undersea Warfare platforms and sensor systems. Develop and assess tactical and operational performance metrics. Perform assessments of candidate countermeasures to address asset vulnerabilities. Evaluate such factors as countermeasure performance, logistic requirements, costs, operational impacts and potential concepts of operations. Liaise with DoD personnel and sponsors to determine tasking priorities, respond to inquiries, etc. Organize and/or participate in related working groups and task forces. Assist the Program and Project Managers in documenting and presenting results to Navy operational commands and organizations, APL managers and sponsors.Qualifications:Required: BS/MS in Engineering, Math, or Physics. Strong analytical, operational, problem-solving and organizational skills. Must be technically and analytically oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in interacting with Navy/DoD personnel. Demonstrated initiative, motivation, flexibility and interest in working in a team environment. Ability and willingness to travel (i.e.; 1-2 day trips twice per month and occasional week long tests). Must be eligible for DOD clearance requiring background investigation and/or polygraph examination. Desired: Desire systems engineering degree or education in this field with approximately five years of application of systems analysis/engineering work. Experience with requirements analysis/documentation and test plan development/evaluation also desired. Prior experience working with or for the sea services (e.g., Navy or Coast Guard). Experience performing operational assessments. Knowledge of or background in Undersea Warfare. Familiarity with and/or experience in the area of force protection and/or critical asset protection.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: 101301Company 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.