Senior Navigation Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Navigation, Guidance and Control
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a senior-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, System Design, Data Structures, Machine Learning and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Navigation, Guidance and Control
- Posted
- Jan 22, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you searching for exciting work in aerospace and missile systems engineering?
Do you have knowledge and experience in global positioning system (GPS) integration, inertial navigation and optimal estimation, and a desire to apply those skills to analyze, test, and improve weapon systems for our military?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a dynamic, creative engineer who will help us assess performance of weapon systems under development and influence future missile systems programs. You will join a team of expert analysts in an environment that values collaboration and innovation.
Innovations in areas like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) and alternative navigation solutions in GPS-denied environments offer exciting opportunities to shape the future of our nation’s defensive capabilities.
Our team supports a wide array of platforms, including hypersonics, cruise missiles, submarines, and autonomous flight vehicles. As a senior engineer, you will spearhead development of navigation solutions for these critical systems, leveraging your technical expertise and a passion for continuous learning.
As a Senior Navigation Engineer...