Weapon Control Analyst/Engineer, Shipboard Systems Group

About the role

We are seeking a current or former Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS) operator to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a cross-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting the Navy and warfighter through system analysis and virtual trainer development.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and specifications for integrating Launcher and Fire Control operations of the Trident II D5 SWS into a virtual reality (VR) training simulator.
• Conduct training sessions and usability testing with US Navy fleet participants, gathering and incorporating feedback to improve simulator performance and training capability.
• Participate in a wide variety of test and evaluation efforts, including full scale system tests conducted at government owned test facilities or onboard Navy platforms.
• Analyze data from deployed and future weapon systems to uncover areas of vulnerability or degradation, providing this information back to operators in the field.
• Influence future weapon system designs to create robust, secure, resilient solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with the Trident II D5 Fire Control System.
• Active Secret security clearance and eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience as an instructor or weapons system evaluator for Trident II D5 SWS Launcher and Fire Control Systems.
• Knowledge of ship systems that support the SWS, e.g., Ship Control.
• Experience with additional weapon systems, including the Air Force Minuteman III or Sentinel systems, or with COLUMBIA or VIRGINIA-class submarines.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. 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.