Spacecraft Navigation & Timing Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Aerospace Engineering
About this role
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, TypeScript, Java, Agile.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Aerospace Engineering
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you passionate about spacecraft astrodynamics, estimation, optimization, spacecraft navigation and timing (PNT) beyond geostationary orbits, and modern computing?
Would you love to apply your technical knowledge and creativity to make innovative contributions to some of the nation's most challenging and rewarding space missions?
Are you searching for a collaborative, fulfilling work environment?
If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
Our spacecraft reach the extremes of the solar system, from Parker Solar Probe at the Sun, New Horizons at Pluto and beyond, and everything in between. Whether it is developing the next Jovian moon tour, calculating an optimal low-thrust trajectory, helping to coordinate time between vehicles in cislunar space, or applying modern scientific computing to radiometric navigation, there is a wellspring of intellectually rewarding challenges for the right candidate.