Job Description
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior System Engineer for Special Operations to lead design, integration, and evaluation of advanced mission systems for elite SOF customers. You will translate operational needs into requirements and architectures, guide prototypes through test and field experimentation, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and operators to deliver resilient, secure solutions. In APL's mission-driven, collaborative culture, you'll pursue innovative research, mentor junior staff, and grow professionally while tackling high-impact national security challenges.