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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 System Design and roughly 4+ 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: 4+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Department: Systems Engineering
Posted: Mar 17, 2026

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Mid-level systems engineer developing maritime autonomous vehicles (USVs, UUVs) for the US Navy. Performs systems engineering, leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees vehicle integration and testing, and applies MBSE practices to prototype projects. Requires 4+ years DOD/Navy systems engineering experience and expertise in uncrewed vehicles or autonomy software.

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Job description

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Description

Do you have a passion for maritime robotics, autonomy, and AI?

Do you like to take ownership of technical problems, seek creative solutions, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment?

Are you looking to take on new and exciting challenges and lead collaborative teams?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a Maritime Autonomous Systems Engineer to help the US Navy prototype and adopt new maritime robotics technologies for uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), and other robotic vehicles. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the Navy’s biggest challenges as you apply your systems engineering, test, and team leadership skills to achieve the goals of APL prototype projects and modernize our sponsors’ acquisition approach for autonomous systems. You will be joining a highly creative, adaptable, and success-driven group, where you will help us build on APL's legacy of scientific research and development and trusted service to the nation.

As a Maritime Robotics Systems Engineer you will...

Perform systems engineering in development of new systems featuring advanced software and sensing capabilities. Tasks will include developing design reference missions, requirements, and measures of performance; architecture design, performance analysis; and test design and coordination.

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