Aerospace Simulation & Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, seeks engineers and scientists who enjoy solving challenging defense problems through physics-based modeling and simulation. You will study aerospace and missile systems to understand performance, capabilities, and vulnerabilities, and you will integrate across engineering disciplines to deliver system-level insights.

Candidates should have a technical degree and experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field
• Experience with programming or computational languages such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java, Rust, or similar
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively in written and verbal form
• Ability to obtain interim Secret clearance by start date and ultimately obtain Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and use physics-based simulations to understand performance of aerospace and missile systems
• Analyze missiles, autonomous aerial systems, and related technologies to understand capabilities and limitations
• Use engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, software, and data to answer questions about system performance
• Compare simulations with data and improve quality of products
• Communicate results to teammates, leaders, and sponsors
• Collaborate across teams to connect work into a system-level understanding
• Participate in reviews, experiments, and test events connecting analytics to real-world problems

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Java

Rust

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Eng. or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, seeks engineers and scientists who enjoy solving challenging defense problems through physics-based modeling and simulation. You will study aerospace and missile systems to understand performance, capabilities, and vulnerabilities, and you will integrate across engineering disciplines to deliver system-level insights.

Candidates should have a technical degree and experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar,