Weapons Systems Test Engineer

Job overview

The Weapons Systems Test Engineer is an onsite role located in Laurel, MD. Compensation is not specified in the listing. This position is part of the Weapons Systems Engineering and Survivability Group within the Force Projection Sector at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), supporting the nation's military dominance. The role focuses on leading the planning and execution of tests for advanced strike weapon systems. The engineer will provide systems engineering expertise throughout the development cycle, driving test strategy, design, and evaluation to ensure credible verification of complex weapon systems.

What you'll do

• Lead multidisciplinary teams for requirements decomposition and analysis.
• Assess weapon system requirements and architecture.
• Develop and maintain test strategy for ground and flight testing.
• Coordinate test resource usage.
• Analyze test results to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

laurel md

systems engineering

test and evaluation

weapons systems

flight testing

modeling and simulation

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 tactical strike weapons systems and test/evaluation.

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.