Undersea Energetics Engineer

Are you an expert in undersea energetics design, development, and testing?

Do you want to be part of a multidisciplinary technical team committed to solving important national security challenges?

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

The Maritime Information Exploitation Group seeks a Senior Undersea Energetics Engineer to support the development, assessment, and transition of advanced undersea warfare technologies for the Department of War focusing on U.S. Navy applications. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and evaluation of warheads, energetic systems, mine countermeasure technologies, and related undersea weapon concepts. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with Navy sponsors, operational stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop solutions that address critical maritime security challenges.

The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience developing and evaluating energetic systems and warheads, applying modeling and simulation tools to understand weapon performance and target effects, and leading the execution of laboratory and field testing activities. Candidates should be comfortable working across the full technology lifecycle, from concept development and analysis through testing, transition, and operational application.

As an Undersea Energetics Engineer you will:

• Develop and evaluate advanced warhead and energetics concepts for undersea warfare, mine countermeasures, and related Navy mission areas.
• Perform engineering analysis, modeling, and simulation to assess weapon performance, target interactions, lethality, survivability, and mission effectiveness.
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze laboratory, field, and at-sea test events to characterize system performance and validate engineering models.
• Engage with Fleet, S&T/RDT&E, acquisition, and industry communities to understand operational challenges and develop technically sound and mission-relevant solutions.
• Lead technical tasks and support program execution across multiple projects and sponsors.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations through written reports, technical publications, and sponsor briefings.

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

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Engineering Mechanics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in undersea energetics, warhead engineering, lethality analysis, weapons effects, or related defense applications.
• Demonstrated experience designing, evaluating, or assessing undersea warheads, energetic systems, or weapons technologies.
• Experience applying modeling and simulation tools to analyze dynamic events involving blast, shock, penetration, impact, underwater explosions, or related physical phenomena.
• Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing developmental or operational test activities.
• Experience working with government sponsors, program offices, warfare centers, or operational stakeholders.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level 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.

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

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Experience leading technical programs, multidisciplinary engineering teams, or large-scale test efforts.
• Demonstrated success identifying, developing, or capturing new research and development opportunities.

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 athttps://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 contactAccessibility@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.