Experienced Reentry Systems Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Systems 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 System Design, Testing, Data Analytics.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Systems Engineering
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you interested in working on engineering challenges associated with the reentry systems deployed as part of our Nation’s premiere strategic ballistic missile and long-range strike hypersonic weapon systems?
Do you enjoy solving challenging problems with a multi-talented team of engineers?
If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at JHU/APL.
We are seeking an engineer to help us perform developmental design assessments, performance assessments, and data analysis for strategic reentry systems. These reentry systems are an integral part of our Nation’s strategic deterrent and may contain conventional or nuclear warheads. As a member of the team, you will help to scope and guide analysis and participate in the integration and testing of various reentry systems.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for an experienced Reentry Systems Engineer who is ready to contribute to various tasking in a fast-paced environment. You must be willing to take the initiative and be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment. Some of the traits we are looking for include:
- You are a collaborator and a leader who enjoys working with teams
- You can give and receive feedback effectively
- You have a love of learning and consistently ask relevant questions