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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (Human) Systems Engineer - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Activity Diagram, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Website Wireframe - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17653226?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17653226%2FHuman-Systems-Engineer-Maryland-Laurel ## About the Role * Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent * Have a passion for building team culture, driving innovation, and building/executing strategic initiatives * Possess excellent oral and written communication skills * Have the ability to obtain and hold a SECRET level security clearance You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * At least 2 years of experience and responsibilities related to systems engineering and the design/development of complex systems * Have experience with task analyses and task flows * Have experience with/have developed system requirements * Have significant experience writing and submitting proposals * Have the proven ability to work independently and with government, DoD Sponsors, and analysis teams * Hold a Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of experience and responsibilities related to systems engineering and design of complex systems ## Description Are you passionate about systems engineering, and designing and implementing designs for complex military systems? Are you a leader looking for truly impactful work? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our Human System Engineering team at APL. We are seeking teammates to help us develop and design systems of the future for the DoD. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of algorithm developers, computer scientists, psychologists, systems engineers, and others who spend their days designing the missile defense systems of tomorrow and working to improve current-day systems. With us, you will develop solutions to bridge the gaps in human-machine warfighting teams in information-dense, high stakes environments to revolutionize warfighter-augmenting capabilities. In this role you will: * Support the design and development of current and future systems by ensuring they effectively leverage systems and mission engineering practices * Facilitate warfighter engagement in system design and development * Work with engineers to: + generate human-system designs and concepts + develop/derive human-system requirements + provide technical direction for military system development and review/provide feedback on system designs + communicate designs and concepts (e.g., via task flows, activity diagrams, wireframes) + review and provide feedback on system designs to ensure they adhere to human-system standards and best practices * Develop and lead fast-paced research projects in critical areas such as human-machine team behavior and performance, unmanned vehicle command and control, level of automation determination, and AI-enabled systems * Help shape research vision and strategy and inform group technical direction * Report accomplishments and contributions to sponsors and stakeholders Work across organizations to review results, refine concepts, propose solutions, and oversee projects ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)