Systems Engineering
Foundational expertise in systems engineering
Johns Hopkins APL has been developing systems since day one, and our world-class expertise in systems engineering is applied to solve problems that are more complex and difficult than other organizations can address.
Since our founding in 1942, we have made critical contributions to critical challenges across a broad range of technical areas and systems. These accomplishments are based on our application of systems engineering principles and practices, tightly coupled with broad domain knowledge in the operational environments of these systems.
From developing systems in extreme environments to applying systems engineering principles to fields such as health care and artificial intelligence, we take on the role of problem solver for the nation’s most critical challenges.
Related Projects
Testing Air and Missile Defense Radar
APL teamed with industry and the Above Water Sensors Directorate of Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems on two successful tests of the AN/SPY-6(V), a wideband digital beam-forming sensor known as the Air and Missile Defense Radar.
The Systems Approach to Saving Lives
APL’s thought leaders are stirring discussions on the importance of taking a systems approach to health care.
Uncrewed Surface Vessel Perception
International regulations for preventing collisions at sea require vessels to operate within certain distances based on the visual identification of other vessels.
Wave Glider Demonstration
For the first time, we used the commercially developed Wave Glider to demonstrate how quickly the Navy can field new sensor systems.
Related News
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Dec 12, 2024
Johns Hopkins APL’s Sarich Honored With NDIA Undersea Warfare Division’s Bronze Medal
Angela Sarich been honored by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) with the organization’s Bronze Medal Award for her contributions to undersea warfare science and engineering.
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Sep 25, 2024
Johns Hopkins APL’s Galfond Celebrated as an Outstanding Woman in Aerospace
APL engineer Marissa Galfond has been honored with the Women in Aerospace 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award for her technical contributions and leadership in the development of a revolutionary weapon-survivability modeling and simulation software application.
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Sep 24, 2024
Rapidly Fielding Autonomous Systems at Sea
As the Navy continues to develop and deploy autonomous systems at sea, Johns Hopkins APL researchers are lending their expertise and insights to rapidly integrate, test and assess low-cost uncrewed maritime systems.
Press Release
Sep 5, 2024
U.S. Air Force, Johns Hopkins APL Hypersonic Experiment Soars and Collects Vital Data
The BOLT-1B experiment collected data about boundary layer transition (the flow of air around the skin of a hypersonic vehicle), which increases hypersonic vehicle drag and aerodynamic heating. That data will be used by researchers to validate new and more accurate modeling and prediction methods during the design of hypersonic vehicles.
Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
Johns Hopkins APL and U.S. Coast Guard Expand National Defense, Maritime Security Partnership
APL and the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center in New London, Connecticut, have signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding to team up on addressing critical technology challenges in national defense and maritime security.