Aerospace Software Engineer: Flight Dynamics & Planning

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Aerospace Software Engineer/Developer to enhance missile system models into flight-ready software. This role involves team collaboration to innovate and design advanced weapon control systems while documenting results for sponsors.

Applicants should have a B.S. degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in C++, MATLAB, or Python, and familiarity with flight dynamics. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with competitive salaries ranging from $100,000 to $245,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance and can obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for mission planning and weapon control.
• Design testing methods for developed software.
• Model dynamics of hypersonic vehicles in various environments.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Flight dynamics

Navigation and control

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Computer Science; applied mathematics

M.S. or PhD. in a related field

Tools

Software repositories

Bug tracking systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Aerospace Software Engineer/Developer to enhance missile system models into flight-ready software. This role involves team collaboration to innovate and design advanced weapon control systems while documenting results for sponsors.

Applicants should have a B.S. degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in C++, MATLAB, or Python, and familiarity with flight dynamics. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with competitive salaries ranging from $100,000 to $245,000 annually.