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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Systems/Test and Evaluation Engineer - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Reduction, Document Management Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Data Streaming, Systems Modeling Language, C4ISR, MagicDraw, Information Technology - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17653231?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17653231%2FAssociate-Systems-Test-Evaluation-Engineer-Maryland-Laurel ## About the Role APL'sForce Projection Sector,Intelligent Combat Systems Group (KVM)is seeking anentry-level engineerwith a strongtechnical background(engineering, computer science, or related field) and interest in bothTest & Evaluation (T&E)andSystems Engineering (SE). You will help plan and execute events, perform data reduction and analysis, and support development ofC4ISR system architecturesand technical reports for government sponsors. Success in this role requires being asystems thinker, strongcommunication skillsfor cross-team and cross-organization collaboration, and an interest inapplied AI technologiesis a plus., * Bachelor's degree in atechnical fieldsuch asSystems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. * Have at least 1 year of experience inTest & EvaluationandSystems Engineering. * Evidence of being asystems thinker, able to understand and reason about complex, interconnected systems and mission threads. * Have experience with data analysis tools or methods (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Excel, or similar). * Strongwritten and oral communication skills, with ability to work effectively across teams and organizations and contribute to technical reports and presentations. * Demonstrated ability towork collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple tasks, and follow through on commitments. * Hold an active Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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... * Exposure tosystems engineering methods(requirements analysis, functional decomposition, interface definition, architecture modeling). * Experience withtest planning and execution(test plans, procedures, data collection) in laboratory or field environments. * Familiarity withC4ISR systems or mission conceptsin defense or national security contexts. * Interest or experience inapplied AI / machine learning technologiesand their use in intelligent combat or decision-support systems. * Experience withMBSE tools or approaches(e.g., SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect) and/orscripting/automation(e.g., Python, MATLAB). * Have an active Secret or highersecurity clearance. ## Description Are you interested in working with multidisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and analyze experiments that shape the future of intelligent combat systems? Do you enjoy applying systems thinking, data analysis, and engineering principles to solve complex problems and help deliver advanced capabilities to the U.S. warfighter? Are you excited by the opportunity to work across Test & Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and C4ISR architecture development while supporting cutting-edge technologies, including autonomous systems and applied AI?, As an Associate Systems / Test & Evaluation Engineer, your primary responsibilities are: * Test & Evaluation / Event Support + Supportplanning and coordinationof technical tests, experiments, and demonstrations (including classified/high-side events). + Assist withevent execution, including setup, configuration checks, data collection, and real-time coordination with internal and external participants. + Contribute topost-event reviews, capturing observations, issues, and lessons learned to inform future events. Data Reduction, Analysis, and Reporting + Performdata reduction(cleaning, organizing, and basic processing of event data). + Conductbasic quantitative and qualitative analysisto assess system performance and identify trends and issues. + Assist in preparation oftest plans, data summaries, and technical reports, as well as briefings for sponsors and cross-organizational stakeholders. Systems Engineering / C4ISR Architecting + Applysystems thinkingto supportC4ISR architecture development, including system functions, interfaces, and data flows at the system-of-systems level. + Contribute tometa model development and automationto capture requirements, interfaces, and constraints in SE and T&E processes. + Help applymodel-based or tool-assisted approachesand support integration ofapplied AI technologieswhere appropriate to improve traceability and repeatability. Coordination, Governance, and Stakeholder Engagement + Assist withcoordination and governanceactivities for cross-team and cross-organizational working groups and leadership forums. + Use strongverbal and written communication skillsto supportstakeholder management, including scheduling, status tracking, and action-item follow-up with sponsors and partners. + Provideadministrative and logistical support(room reservations, calendar coordination, visit requests, documentation control) to enable effective technical execution. ## Related Videos - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Prompt Engineering Your Career: AI Agents for Tech Interview Prep](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100227-prompt-engineering-your-career-ai-agents-for-tech-interview-prep) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [API, MCP or MCP App? 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