Maritime Surveillance LFA/CLFA System Design and Operations Analyst

$90,000 - $330,000/Yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Laurel, MD

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Maritime Surveillance LFA/CLFA System Design and Operations Analyst position at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) focuses on enhancing U.S. Naval capabilities through innovative analysis and testing of Maritime Surveillance Systems. The role involves collaboration with engineers and analysts to assess and develop next-generation sonar technologies, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and operational utility of systems like Low Frequency Active (LFA) and Compact LFA (CLFA).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system developers and analysis team members to conduct lab-based and at-sea assessments of Maritime Surveillance Systems capabilities.
• Ensure comprehensive test scope, analysis methodology, and data requirements for effective analysis execution.
• Develop new system display concepts and capabilities to enhance system performance.
• Research and experiment with next-generation technologies for creative applications.
• Provide systems engineering expertise to inform future requirements and capability development for MSS LFA and CLFA systems.
• Contribute to the evaluation of fielded MSS systems in collaboration with analysts.
• Liaise between JHU/APL, acquisition sponsors, and fleet operational commands to inform development decisions.

Requirements

• Earned a US Navy designator or classification related to surveillance systems or active sonar.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with acoustic surveillance systems operations, training, and testing.
• Experience with US Navy developmental and operational test and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, and meeting deadlines.
• Participation in system test, delivery, and integration tests at navy sites.
• Ability to obtain an interim Secret level security clearance and ultimately a TS/SCI level clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong background in acoustics analysis.
• 15+ years of operational experience in Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems.
• Experience in reconstruction and analysis of operational data.
• Led system design, integration, or test events at navy sites.
• Previous experience evaluating U.S. Navy surveillance systems performance.
• Possess a BS degree in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Active TS or higher level clearance.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program
• Unparalleled retirement contributions
• Healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and training and development.