Aerospace Software Engineer: Flight Software & Guidance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance program

Retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD, is seeking a software engineer/developer to translate missile system design characteristics into flight-ready software. Responsibilities include software development for mission planning and guidance systems, and algorithmically modeling hypersonic vehicle dynamics.

A B.S. in relevant engineering or computer science with 2+ years of experience is required, along with programming skills in C++, MATLAB, or Python. Preferred qualifications include an M.S. or PhD. in a relevant field and knowledge in modeling flight systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in relevant field with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in programming languages such as C++, MATLAB, or Python.
• Knowledge of flight dynamics, navigation, guidance, and control.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for mission planning and guidance systems.
• Design methods for evaluating developed software.
• Algorithmically model dynamics of hypersonic vehicles.
• Document and present work to sponsors and collaborators.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Flight dynamics

Navigation

Guidance and control

Education

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

M.S. or PhD. in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Software repositories

Bug tracking systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD, is seeking a software engineer/developer to translate missile system design characteristics into flight-ready software. Responsibilities include software development for mission planning and guidance systems, and algorithmically modeling hypersonic vehicle dynamics.

A B.S. in relevant engineering or computer science with 2+ years of experience is required, along with programming skills in C++, MATLAB, or Python. Preferred qualifications include an M.S. or PhD. in a relevant field and knowledge in modeling flight systems.