senior software engineering Technical Lead tech_leadership · Posted Apr 6, 2026

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a senior-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD.

Role
Technical Lead
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Laurel, MD
Department
Modeling/Simulation
Posted
Apr 6, 2026

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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your leadership and modeling, simulation, and analysis background in an engaging, collegiate environment?

 

Are you passionate about analyzing sophisticated problems with innovative software and computing capabilities?

 

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group to help lead a talented team of scientists, engineers, and analysts!

 

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on advanced weapon systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products. You'll be joining our team of hardworking technical specialists, who are dedicated to the advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis.

 

We are a large team of 40+ engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists who perform mission-level analysis to drive acquisition decisions on important precision strike technologies. Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact on Department of Defense programs. We believe in building strong, productive teams, continually growing our capabilities, cultivating collaborative relationships and encouraging a work environment that embraces integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and a little bit of fun!

 

As a Technical Lead you will…

  • Lead small teams in the evaluation of precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using an assortment of mission-level analysis tools with the goal of discovering useful data, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
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