Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Job Description - Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to plan, conduct and/or lead test and evaluation of non-intrusive inspection checkpoint screening technologies for CBRNE threat detection and defeat applications.

Duties - Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to0 develop test plans and evaluate COTS and custom designed Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) technologies against applicable specifications, standards and requirements. Analyze results and prepare reports. Develop and review requirements and design of NII checkpoint systems including X-ray, millimeter wave, RF / wireless and related technologies in networked configurations for use in Homeland Protection applications. Develop, implement and document suitable CONOPS, interoperability and test scenarios for technologies under evaluation. Provide technical guidance to and assist less experienced staff in requirements, design, and testing issues. Maintain expert level industry and technical knowledge base in the CBRNE threat detection and NII community.

Qualifications:

Required - BS or MS in Engineering or closely related discipline. Minimum of 5 years experience in Homeland Security applications related to Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) screening for Force Protection, Maritime, Aviation, Rail , Road and Container Security screening. Demonstrated knowledge of multiple NII technologies including X-ray, millimeter wave, tera Hertz and RFID / wireless systems in complex topologies. Thorough understanding of NII screening techniques and test methodologies using specialized equipment and facilities is a must. Provide technical leadership to junior staff and effective communication to upper management and customer regarding technical and project issues. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

Desired - MS or Ph.D in Engineering or closely related discipline and 7 years experience with Homeland Security applications related to Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) screening. Expertise in evaluating equipment according to standards and regulations related to Personnel Screening Systems, X-ray and RF / Wireless technologies. Demonstrated experience with implementation of complex sensor networks used in homeland protection scenarios particularly related to CBRNE and checkpoint applications. Eligible for DOD clearance requiring background investigation and/or polygraph examination.

Benefits:

APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.

Company Profile:

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.

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