Chief Engineer, Integrated Warfare Systems - Laurel, United States - The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to motivate and challenge staff to make critical contributions to combat systems development for the U.S. Navy?

Are you interested in a multi-disciplined approach to deliver new capabilities to the warfighter, including novel kill chain development, force-level combat system capabilities, prototyping, new weapons, sensor, and communications systems?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL

As the IWS Combat Systems Chief Engineer (Level II), you will...

• Provide Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Program and Sector leadership with thought leadership and insight into IWS Combat Systems, present and future, and their integration into assorted platforms.
• In concert and concurrence with the APL Assistant Program Area Manager (APAM), establish relationships and interact with Industry, Navy Program Office Chief Engineers and technical leaders, the broader Navy community (including PEO C4I / Project Overmatch and OPNAV), and Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Leverage these relationships and insights to provide leadership for APL system-of-systems engineering, integration, analysis, and test efforts across the scope of IWS Combat Systems to support APL's role as Enterprise Technical Direction Agent (TDA) within PEO IWS, as well as long standing TDA roles for specific Combat Systems Programs such as Aegis, CEC, and Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS).
• Engage with science and technology organizations to help provide technical guidance for investments and maturation of concepts towards future transition and integration into Navy Combat Systems and platforms.
• Leverage your leadership and visionary skills to collaborate across IWS Combat Systems programs and related programs in other AMD Program Areas and APL Mission Areas to help define and execute the strategy for force-level combat system capability, and alignment with the U.S. Navy's near-term and long-term vision for the future Integrated Combat System (ICS).
• Participate in the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS) Chief Engineer forum and Sector efforts to identify, develop, and transition architecture concepts and technological innovations to address Sector Grand Challenges and Critical Missions.

You meet our minimum qualifications if you have...

• A BS in engineering, math, science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience in a relevant technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience working with Navy combat systems and complex system-of-systems design and integration efforts. Technical and program knowledge of IWS Combat Systems and associated elements, including experience with ship integration and shipboard operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and a self-starter; ability and willingness to interact with sponsors, prime contractors, warfighters and APL leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an environment of excitement, collaboration, creativity, trust, openness, and inclusion. Encourage ideas and debates that challenge the status quo.
• A proven background in maximizing lessons learned and sharing successes and failures.
• Demonstrated ability in effectively working with senior DoD and/or U.S. Government sponsors and stakeholders at all levels with specific experience with Navy sponsors.
• Demonstrated success in conducting & managing complex tasks that involve multiple contributors; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and process-oriented; demonstrated capability to independently analyze, summarize and make recommendations on process, procedures, and technical activities.
• Are willing and able to have flexible hours to meet program requirements. Occasional early or extended days to support meetings or real-time program activities. Occasional travel to Sponsor offices and technical meeting sites.
• Hold an active Top Secret clearance with previous experience working in a classified program environment, and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or national security-related discipline.
• At least 15 years of broad experience working with Navy combat systems and/or complex system-of-systems design and integration efforts associated with real-world operations.
• Experience working directly with government program offices and senior Navy leadership (07 and above).
• Experience with U.S. Navy missile defense programs, combat systems, communications, and weapon systems, with significant experience interacting with warfighters.

Why work at APL?

While the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory brings world-class expertise to a broad range of challenges, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, innovation ecosystem where you can feel safe to share ideas and to continue to grow personally and professionally. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas and have earned Best Places to Work accolades in outlets such as Fast Companies and Glassdoor.

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at

APL 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 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.