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Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Linux and roughly 2+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role: Systems Engineer
Function: operations
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Location: Laurel, MD
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Department: Systems Engineering
Posted: Jan 30, 2026

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Mid-level Systems Engineer applying flight dynamics, trajectory design, and simulation expertise to aerospace vehicle development and testing. Conducts trajectory analysis, vehicle performance evaluation, and mission execution support. Requires BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years experience, MATLAB proficiency, and willingness to travel to test ranges.

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Job description

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Do you love to apply your technical skills to solve challenges associated with aerospace vehicle systems?

Do you find it rewarding to step back from a problem and view the interactions and relationships between subsystems when pursuing the “big-picture” solution?

Then we're looking for someone like you to join our team!

We are seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer to join our team of problem solvers! In this role, you'll find opportunities to pursue bold and creative approaches to help us improve the performance of operational systems in innovative new ways. You’ll be joining a group of hardworking technical specialists who challenge themselves daily in addressing the evolving threats to the nation's defense. We value an environment where everyone’s ideas are respected, and each person is encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

Our mission is to craft the future of flight test systems in supporting the design, development, assessment, and execution of flight vehicles used for weapon systems testing. As a member of our team, you will be applying a variety of analytical techniques to take on a multifacted set of technical problems that will mature vehicle capabilities from notional to operational.

You will participate in the following specific analysis areas...

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