Senior Ocean Systems Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Ocean Systems Engineer for the Ocean Systems and Engineering Group. This role supports the advancement of our nation’s next generation of maritime prototype systems from concept development to installation to testing. You will work with a team from government, industry, and academia to develop performance specifications, lead technical studies, and develop systems engineering products for emerging maritime programs, to include autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs).

Responsibilities

• Support advancement of our nation’s next generation of maritime prototype systems from concept development to installation to testing.
• Work with a team from government, industry, and academia to develop performance specifications, lead technical studies, and develop systems engineering products for emerging maritime programs, to include autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs).
• Direct test and evaluation (T&E) activities.
• Engage with AUV developers and operators to develop operation and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with multiple DoD system partners to evaluate current strategies, risks, and opportunities to develop and implement T&E strategies that refine/improve their programs and missions.
• Collaborate with AUV operators to develop operation and maintenance processes to support the full system life cycle (requiring 10% travel to partner organization).

Requirements

• Have a B.S. degree in a technical or scientific field such as Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent.
• Have 5+ years of relevant experience working with maritime systems or a closely related field to this position.
• Have experience generating and performing system test events.
• Have experience with maritime platform design and integration.
• Be passionate about system engineering methods and tools for maritime system development, integration, evaluations, and technology analysis.
• Possess strong organization and planning skills, with record of accomplishment in a team environment.
• Have excellent social skills and outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Able to work within the government infrastructure and address leadership roles in an environment of contractor and government teams.
• Able to support the travel needed in order to perform the essentials functions of the job.
• Able to obtain an interim Top Secret level security clearance by you start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance.

Qualifications

• Have a B.S. degree in a technical or scientific field such as Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Have 5+ years of relevant experience working with maritime systems or a closely related field to this position.
• Have experience generating and performing system test events.
• Have experience with maritime platform design and integration.
• Be passionate about system engineering methods and tools for maritime system development, integration, evaluations, and technology analysis.
• Possess strong organization and planning skills, with record of accomplishment in a team environment.
• Have excellent social skills and outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Able to work within the government infrastructure and address leadership roles in an environment of contractor and government teams.
• Able to support the travel needed in order to perform the essentials functions of the job.
• Able to obtain an interim Top Secret level security clearance by you start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance.

Benefits

At APL, we provide 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. We also offer a healthy work/life balance and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work. 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.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Pay

$100,000 - $245,000 Annually.