2027 BS/MS Graduate - Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a talented engineer to help develop mechanical and electromechanical systems, including high-fidelity simulations and analysis for diverse platforms. You will work with engineers and scientists to design, analyze, and test robust mechanical solutions for challenging problems.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and clear communication of results, with opportunities to present findings to team members and contribute to cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Passion for developing physics-based simulations and applying data analysis to solve problems.
• Ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance prior to reporting and ultimately acquire a full Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build models and analyze static and dynamic events including blast, impact, penetration, and structural strength.
• Select and leverage advanced software tools (ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, ANSYS, etc.) to solve problems.
• Collaborate daily with engineers, designers, fabricators and scientists.
• Generate files and documentation to facilitate fabrication of designs.
• Present results to team members.

Skills

Physics-based simulations

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo Parametric

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

ANSYS

Job description

Description

Are you searching for an experience that will include impactful engineering work?

Description

Are you searching for an experience that will include impactful engineering work? Does making meaningful contributions to projects that span from submarines to surface ships, UAVs, aircraft, missiles, autonomous submarines, advanced manufacturing devices, to wearables and spacecraft sound like a dream job? If so, and if you are graduating with a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, we would love to have you join our team! We are seeking a talented team member to help us develop mechanical and electromechanical systems. As a member of our team you will be working with passionate engineers and scientists who design, analyze, and test systems for all of APL's Mission Areas. Our team strives to deliver robust mechanical solutions to APL's most difficult problems. Our team values leadership and communication skills and we cultivate an environment of collaboration.

As a member of our team...

• Your primary responsibility will be to build models and perform analysis of a broad range of static and dynamic events that may include blast, impact, penetration, structural strength, fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and material model calibration.
• You will select from and leverage a range of advanced software tools including Abaqus, ABSTRAO, ALE3D, Cheetah, Ansys, CTH, COMSOL, Fluent, IMPETUS, LS-DYNA, NASTRAN, and Thermal Desktop to provide the best possible solution for a given problem.
• You will work with and actively collaborate with engineers, designers, fabricators, and scientists on a daily basis.
• You will generate the files and documentation necessary to facilitate the fabrication of your designs.
• You will give presentations to communicate results to team members.

Qualifications

• Are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Have a passion for developing physics-based simulations and applying data analysis to solve problems, possibly in support of class projects, graduate research, or during a prior internship.
• Are able to obtain an interim Secret security clearance prior to reporting and ultimately acquire a full Secret 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 ...

• Are pursuing dual degrees and/or have internship experience in the Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related fields.
• Have CAD experience in either SolidWorks or Creo Parametric.
• Have experience in performing large-scale simulations on high performance computing systems.
• Have experience using LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, or equivalent advanced finite element analysis software packages.

About Us

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 of perspectives 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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 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 [e-mail].

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

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$165,000 Annually