Aerospace & Mechanical Engineer – Simulations & Systems

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to develop mechanical and electromechanical systems across a range of programs. You will model, analyze, and test components using advanced FE tools, collaborate with engineers, designers, and scientists, and prepare fabrication-ready files and presentations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, a passion for physics-based simulations and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Passion for developing physics-based simulations and applying data analysis to solve problems.
• Eligibility for interim Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Build models and perform analysis of static and dynamic events that may include blast, impact, penetration, structural strength, fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and material model calibration.
• Select from and apply advanced FE tools (Abaqus, LS-DYNA, ANSYS and others) to provide optimal solutions.
• Collaborate daily with engineers, designers, fabricators and scientists to deliver results.
• Generate files and documentation needed to fabricate designs.
• Present results to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Physics-based simulations

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Abaqus

ABSTRAO

ALE3D

Cheetah

Ansys

CTH

COMSOL

Fluent

IMPETUS

LS-DYNA

NASTRAN

Thermal Desktop

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to develop mechanical and electromechanical systems across a range of programs. You will model, analyze, and test components using advanced FE tools, collaborate with engineers, designers, and scientists, and prepare fabrication-ready files and presentations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, a passion for physics-based simulations and data