Job Description

Description

Do you love to help staff reach their full potential?

 

Are you passionate about leading and mentoring Mechanical Engineers?

 

Are you a domain expert in space flight instrumentation?

 

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team!

 

This requisition is for a Section Supervisor of the SRI Mechanical Engineering 2 Section (SRI-4) for the Space Research Instrumentation Group. The primary role for this individual will be as a technical subject matter expert in the field of space instrumentation mechanical engineering while mentoring and overseeing the staff in this section.  This section focuses on the mechanical design of space flight instruments for our Civil Space & NSS missions.

 

As a Section Supervisor you will.....

• Design and development of instruments for space applications.
• Supervise and mentor other mechanical engineers within the section. Lead all aspects of technical tasks and staff development.
• Contribute to business development and sponsor engagement, including writing proposals, interfacing with partner groups to build collaborative relationships, interfacing with APL program offices, and engaging with the NSS community.
• Work with Group Supervisor coordinating work assignments within the section.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• A BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 5 or more years experience in development, fabrication and testing for space flight instruments.
• Demonstrated expertise in many of the relevant aspects of mechanical design, assembly, and test.
• Ability to tackle diverse problems from inception to completion with minimal supervision.
• Must have strong leadership, teaming, speaking, writing and technical skills and competency to supervise/mentor early / mid-career engineers.
• Experience participating in the proposal and technology development efforts in space system development.
• Are willing and able to obtain Top Secret SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. 

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

• A MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 10 or more years experience in instrument development, fabrication and testing for space flight instruments.
• Previous experience managing small teams and/or mentoring staff.
• Currently hold an active Top Secret SCI level security clearance.

Be Part of Something Innovative

 

Over the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to “touch” the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense. As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation’s national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare.

 

APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun’s influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors.  To learn about these APL’s mission and projects, https://civspace.jhuapl.edu/ and https://www.jhuapl.edu/OurWork/NationalSecuritySpace.

 

Why Work at APL?

 

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

 

At APL, we celebrate our differences 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

 

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

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$265,000 Annually

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