Senior NLCC Communications Systems Engineer - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert systems engineering support and technical analysis for the NLCC and SLC3S during technical interchange meetings and working groups.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in developing and refining command, control, and communications architectures and solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, policy briefs, and programmatic guidance to align with national defense objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess requirements, identify gaps, and propose innovative technology solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and facilitate knowledge transfer across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in defense communications, command and control systems, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of NLCC architecture, C4ISR, and national security policy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, mission‑critical environment.