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$172,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Senior Ocean Engineer
DescriptionAre you passionate about shaping the future of maritime systems and underseawarfare?
Do you thrive at the intersection of technical innovation and strategy?
Are you looking for an opportunity to influence technical direction while leadingmultidisciplinary technical teams tackling the Navy's most challenging problems inthe maritime domain?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our Ocean Systems and EngineeringGroup at APL.We are seeking a Senior Ocean Engineer to serve as a senior engineer and lead across ourmaritime portfolio. This position is intended for an engineer who combines deeptechnical expertise with strategic vision-someone who can recognize emergingoperational needs, formulate innovative technical approaches, build enduring internal andexternal relationships, and help shape the long-term investments in maritimeadvancements.
Working across multiple programs and technical organizations, you will help definetechnical priorities, guide complex engineering efforts, mentor technical staff, andtranslate operational challenges into impactful research and development programs thatdeliver capability to the Fleet.
As a Senior Ocean Engineer, you will..
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you..
At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at jhuapl.edu/careers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accessibilityjhuapl.edu.
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Minimum Rate$100,000 AnnuallyMaximum Rate$245,000 Annually
Do you thrive at the intersection of technical innovation and strategy?
Are you looking for an opportunity to influence technical direction while leadingmultidisciplinary technical teams tackling the Navy's most challenging problems inthe maritime domain?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our Ocean Systems and EngineeringGroup at APL.We are seeking a Senior Ocean Engineer to serve as a senior engineer and lead across ourmaritime portfolio. This position is intended for an engineer who combines deeptechnical expertise with strategic vision-someone who can recognize emergingoperational needs, formulate innovative technical approaches, build enduring internal andexternal relationships, and help shape the long-term investments in maritimeadvancements.
Working across multiple programs and technical organizations, you will help definetechnical priorities, guide complex engineering efforts, mentor technical staff, andtranslate operational challenges into impactful research and development programs thatdeliver capability to the Fleet.
As a Senior Ocean Engineer, you will..
- Shape the technical direction of our ocean systems portfolio by identifying emergingmission needs and developing long-term technology strategies
- Provide technical leadership across multiple maritime and undersea warfareinitiatives spanning autonomous systems, sensing, communications, payloadintegration, and mission systems
- Build trusted relationships while identifying opportunities for new technicalcollaborations and research initiatives
- Guide multidisciplinary teams from concept development through prototypedemonstration and technology transition
- Develop technical roadmaps, white papers, strategic proposals, and sponsor briefingsaimed at sustained impact and growth
- Identify opportunities to integrate expertise across APL Mission Areas to solvecomplex operational challenges
- Mentor engineers and scientists while fostering technical excellence, innovation, andcollaboration.
- Possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent demonstratedexperience in engineering, systems thinking, or analytical approaches to solvecomplex maritime security and technical challenges
- Have 10+ years of relevant experience leading complex engineering, systems integration,research and development, acquisition, or operational initiatives involving maritime,naval, undersea, or autonomous systems
- Demonstrate success establishing technical vision, integrating multidisciplinaryteams, and delivering innovative solutions to complex sponsor challenges
- Have experience developing technical strategy and engaging senior governmentsponsors to shape research, technology, or capability investments
- Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experiencebriefing senior technical, military, and executive leadership
- Demonstrate the ability to identify emerging mission needs and translate them intoexecutable technical programs
- Hold an active Secret security clearance and are able to get a Top Secret clearance.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you..
- Hold an M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline
- Have experience as a Chief Engineer, Technical Director, Principal Investigator,Program Manager, or comparable senior technical leader
- Have successfully transitioned advanced technologies into operational Navy or DoDcapabilities
- Have established relationships with ONR, NAVSEA, DARPA, NAVWAR, PEOs, orother defense sponsors
- Have demonstrated success growing technical portfolios, creating new researchinitiatives, and shaping long-term investment strategies
- Hold an active Top Secret security clearance.
At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at jhuapl.edu/careers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accessibilityjhuapl.edu.
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Minimum Rate$100,000 AnnuallyMaximum Rate$245,000 Annually