Aerospace Reentry Systems Engineer – Analysis

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); In loco; USD 100.000 - 245.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks an Aerospace Systems Engineer to perform design assessments, performance evaluations, and data analysis for reentry systems in strategic programs. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to investigate challenges, evaluate design trades, and support lifecycle testing from development to deployment.

Responsibilities include conducting analyses, reviewing design data, developing modeling tools, and

Competenze

• Have a B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or another relevant engineering discipline and at least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Solid foundation in aerodynamics, flight dynamics, mechanical systems, subsystem performance, systems engineering, or modeling and simulation.
• Experience applying analytical methods and computational tools to engineering problems (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or comparable tools).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate technical data and communicate conclusions.
• Able to travel ~30–35 days per year and obtain required clearances (Secret/Top Secret).

Mansioni

• Conduct engineering analyses and assess performance of reentry systems and components.
• Review design information, production data, and ground/flight test results to understand system behavior.
• Contribute to engineering trade studies and evaluations of design alternatives.
• Develop and improve modeling, simulation, data processing, and visualization tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate challenges and support independent assessments.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Support reentry system integration, test planning, and testing activities, with field test opportunities.
• Develop technical depth through collaboration with experienced engineers across the lifecycle.

Conoscenze

Collaboration

Leadership

Feedback

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Formazione

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering

Strumenti

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks an Aerospace Systems Engineer to perform design assessments, performance evaluations, and data analysis for reentry systems in strategic programs. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to investigate challenges, evaluate design trades, and support lifecycle testing from development to deployment.

Responsibilities include conducting analyses, reviewing design data, developing modeling tools, and