Aerospace Actuation & Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Control, Actuation and Test Engineer to develop electromechanical actuation solutions for advanced aerospace controls. You will design, test, and validate actuation hardware and models, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on challenging defense and space programs.

Required qualifications include a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and a solid background in active/passive electronics,

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Have a foundational understanding of active and passive electronics.
• Are motivated to design and build electrical and mechanical hardware, including actuation systems.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and on multidisciplinary teams.
• Exhibit excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Are familiar with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and PSpice.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, program, and operate test equipment, data acquisition and control systems to automate tests and collect data.
• Develop hardware test plans and procedures, conduct tests, and evaluate data for actuation and power systems.
• Build, simulate, and validate high-fidelity electromechanical actuation system models using data and hardware analysis.
• Participate in design, integration, and test of prototype electromechanical fixtures for missile actuation systems.
• Analyze flight and ground test data and communicate findings via presentations and memoranda.
• Support external teams in design, development, test, and evaluation of aerospace control actuation systems.

Skills

Actuation systems

Control engineering

Electromechanical design

Data acquisition

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

PSpice

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

PSpice

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Control, Actuation and Test Engineer to develop electromechanical actuation solutions for advanced aerospace controls. You will design, test, and validate actuation hardware and models, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on challenging defense and space programs.

Required qualifications include a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and a solid background in active/passive electronics,