Weapon Control System Architect, Shipboard Systems Group

Job overview

Compensation is $100,000–$245,000 per year. The Weapon Control System Architect role is an onsite position based in Laurel, MD. , with a range of $100,000 to $245,000 annually. This role supports the Shipboard Systems Group. The role exists to analyze operational data and engineer resilience into weapon control systems for Navy and Air Force capabilities. The architect will provide independent reviews of system updates, participate in test and evaluation efforts, and influence future designs with a resilience-first mindset.

What you'll do

• Analyze data from deployed weapon systems.
• Provide independent reviews of system updates.
• Participate in test and evaluation efforts.
• Influence future weapon system designs.
• Promote resilience-first mindset.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

laurel md

weapon systems

systems architecture

resilience

navy

air force

secret clearance

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, education assistance, and training.

Why this role

Requires active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret. Experience with complex weapon control systems required.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.