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# Advanced Concepts and Experimentation Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000 - $245,000
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/advanced-concepts-and-experimentation-systems-engineer-laurel-md--3b084a27-e9c5-45ca-b80c-c46c153ecea4

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Military, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Trade Studies, Research Skills, Vehicle Fleets, Government, Communication Skills, Analysis Skills, Do you have systems engineering experience working complex systems?

Would you like to help define and architect future weapons systems concepts for our military?

Are you interested in participating in large scale military exercises that influence weapons systems tactics?, * Possess a BS degree in systems engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or another related field.

 * Have 5+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering work.
 * Have experience in early concept development and performing assessments that take into account cost, schedule, and performance criteria.
 * Have experience with DoD systems.
 * Have strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills and ability to interact withsponsor representatives.
 * Are willing and able to travel locally to Government sponsor offices, Land Based Test Sites,and contractor sites in the greater Washington D.C. area, approximately one day a week.
 * Are willing and able to travel occasionally to Government and contractor sites in support of Fleet Experiment events in the continental United States (CONUS) and potentially abroad. Out of area travel based on fleet experiment and exercise schedules and locations, approximately two-three total weeks per quarter.
 * Are able to obtain an Interim 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 governmentsecurity clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classifiedinformation. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

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

 * Possess a MS degree in systems engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or another related field.
 * Have knowledge of Planning, Programming and Budgeting, Acquisition Decision, Research and Development, and Test and Evaluation of DoD systems.
 * Have previous experience in strike warfare systems, Navy fleet experimentation, and/or large scale military exercises.
 * Have direct experience applying aspects of MBSE, using SysML and associated software, in support of system development.
 * Hold a current TS/SCI.

## Description

* Define System of Systems concepts and provide actionable recommendations to achievenew system capabilities.
 * Conduct research, trade studies, and propose solutions to address technical challenges.
 * In conjunction with government partners, identify, plan and execute Fleet and Limited Objective Experiments (FLEX and LOE) events.
 * Deliver formal presentations/reports and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results directly to our sponsors.