Senior Ocean Systems Engineer

Salary: $85000 - 329000 per year Requirements: We expect you to meet our minimum qualifications if you possess: A B.S. in Ocean Engineering, System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Over 7 years of relevant experience working on projects involving industrial or military undersea operations, sensors, and systems. A passion for ocean engineering and tools for maritime system development, integration, evaluations, and technology analysis. Experience in full lifecycle systems development, including the development and fielding of maritime systems. Skills in concept design, implementation, and testing. Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to mentor others. Strong organization and planning skills, with a record of accomplishment in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written and oral communication skills. Ability to take on leadership roles in an environment of contractors, government, and Navy personnel. An active Secret-level security clearance by your start date and the ability to ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. You will be subject to a government security clearance investigation, and you must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You will go above and beyond our minimum qualifications if you have: An M.S. or PhD degree in a technical or scientific discipline such as Ocean Engineering, System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Over 10 years of proven experience in industrial or military undersea operations, sensors, and systems. Experience as a principal investigator for science and technology efforts. Experience working in a highly technical research environment. Experience with maritime systems design and integration. A current TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities: As a Senior Ocean Engineer at APL, I will expect you to: Apply innovative thinking and detailed engineering to the development, integration, and evaluation of submarine payloads, autonomous vehicles, acoustic systems, communications systems, and autonomy for our fleet. Develop, implement, and test early prototype R&D maritime systems. Lead engineering evaluations to apply R&D technology to urgent or emerging problems. Lead white paper development, technology surveys, and the drafting of technical findings and recommendations for our sponsors. Support sponsor engagement and concept development for new start efforts. Technologies: Support Security HTTP LESS More: At APL, we are passionate about motivating and inspiring teams, and we seek someone who finds developing and encouraging others to reach their maximum potential rewarding. If you are searching for meaningful work in undersea warfare and are a committed problem solver, we encourage you to join our team. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates diverse perspectives, encourages creativity, and promotes bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. I invite you to learn more about our career opportunities and the impact we make in addressing our nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities. We look forward to your application! The minimum annual salary for this position is $90,000, with a maximum of $350,000 annually, reflective of our commitment to fair compensation based on experience and merit. last updated 28 week of 2026