Submarine Combat Systems Analyst
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
- Laurel, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Apply operational and analytical problem solving skills to the performance analyses of U.S. Navy submarine-based combat systems. You will join a complementary team of engineers, subject matter analysts and software developers focused on assessing in-lab and at-sea system performance to inform future development decision-making and optimize operational utility and employment.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners through working groups to assess combat systems at the operational, functional, technical, and system performance level to inform the future development direction. You will research, investigate, and experiment with next-generation analysis capabilities and look for creative applications in unconventional ways. You will have to opportunity to share your analysis and methodology across multiple peer working groups and organizations.
- Collaborate with system developers and analysis team members to ensure in-lab and at-sea test scope, analysis methodology, appropriate measures of performance and data required to execute analysis are comprehensive. You will participate in advanced development planning and testing as a subject matter expert at developer/Fleet facilities or at-sea in support of assessment of submarine-based combat systems.
- Are Submarine Warfare qualified and have extensive relevant experience in submarine sonar system operational employment and training or possess a BS degree in Engineering.
- Are passionate about applying operational experience and analytical skills in an innovative and collaborative environment.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Are proficient at multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress and meeting deadlines.
- Are willing to travel occasionally to participate in system test, delivery, and integration tests at sponsor or customer sites.
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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.
- Are qualified as an US Navy Acoustic Intelligence Specialist (NEC ST-708B) or possess a MS degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Have 5+ years of experience leading a technical team.
- Have previous experience with evaluation of U.S. Navy combat systems performance.
- Have a strong background or previous experience in acoustics, signal processing, or mathematics.
- Have an active Top Secret level clearance.
About UsAPL 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.