Senior Weapon Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Weapon Systems Engineer is a full-time, onsite position in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Compensation is not specified in the listing. This role is at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), supporting the Air Force hypersonic strike capabilities. The role involves developing and evaluating advanced strike weapon systems. The engineer will represent APL to provide direct engineering support to the sponsor and coordinate activities to meet program technical needs.

What you'll do

• Conduct weapon system concept definition studies.
• Develop system requirements and perform effectiveness analysis.
• Apply modeling and simulation techniques.
• Document analysis results and prepare briefings.
• Lead engineering team meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

ft. walton beach fl

systems engineering

weapon systems

hypersonics

modeling and simulation

dod acquisition

security clearance required

us citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Focus on hypersonic strike capabilities and senior-level engineering.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.