Senior Systems Engineer- Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E)

Description

Do you have deep expertise in submarine Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems?

Are you passionate about shaping the future of submarine design and delivering technologies that improve the capability, survivability, and readiness of the undersea force?

Are you interested in serving as a trusted technical leader, bringing together Navy, industry, academia, and technical organizations to solve challenging submarine engineering problems?

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

We are seeking a HM&E Senior Systems Engineer to join our team and provide senior technical leadership and strategic direction for submarine HM&E technology development, design, integration, testing, prototyping, sustainment, and long-range technical direction.

As an HM&E Senior Systems Engineer you will...

• Provide direct technical support and authoritative engineering guidance to NAVSEA sponsors on submarine HM&E design, technology development, and sustainment.
• Develop, justify, and execute long-range HM&E technical roadmaps, identifying capability gaps, investment priorities, technical risks, and technology transition opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across APL, Navy organizations, warfare centers, industry, and academia in the development, design, integration, testing, and prototyping of advanced HM&E capabilities.
• Shape future submarine HM&E architectures by connecting emerging technologies with platform requirements, survivability, sustainment, and future mission needs.
• Provide senior Navy leadership with technical assessments and recommendations that clearly communicate engineering trades, risk, cost, schedule, and operational benefit.
• Drive technology maturation and transition from concept through prototyping, testing, qualification, and fleet implementation.
• Build strategic partnerships and mentor technical staff to strengthen long-term submarine HM&E expertise and capability.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

• Have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, systems engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Have at least 15 years of professional experience with submarines or naval platforms HM&E systems.
• Have demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and providing technical direction on complex engineering efforts.
• Have experience developing, integrating, testing, or transitioning complex systems or technologies.
• Are willing and able to travel significantly, with frequent travel expected to the Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania areas.
• An active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level. 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

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

• Have 20 or more years of professional experience in submarine, naval, maritime, or comparable complex engineering systems.
• Have experience working with NAVSEA, Naval Warfare Centers, submarine acquisition programs, or the submarine design community.
• Have demonstrated programmatic leadership, including responsibility for personnel, financial resources, technical scope, schedule, and risk.
• Hold an advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Hold an active Top Secret or higher clearance.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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 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 Accessibility@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 Annually