Aerospace Systems Engineer: Flight Test & Performance Analysis

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 245 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Aerospace Systems Engineer to support the test, evaluation, and performance analysis of Navy and Air Force missile systems, including Trident and Sentinel. You will develop modeling tools, analyze flight data, and plan evaluation activities alongside experienced engineers in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

You will collaborate across disciplines, advance analysis techniques, and contribute to mission success while

Qualificações

• B.S. in aerospace/related engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge in flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control, systems engineering, or modeling and simulation.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar computational tools to solve engineering problems.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and ability to apply engineering principles to complex challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technical disciplines.
• Willingness to travel 25–30 days per year and obtain interim Secret clearance, with potential for Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship due to government security clearance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Perform engineering analysis and test/evaluation of Navy and Air Force missile systems, including comparison with preflight predictions and requirements.
• Develop and apply computational models, simulations, and analytical tools to evaluate missile and reentry system performance.
• Analyze flight and ground test data to characterize system behavior and investigate performance differences.
• Contribute to performance requirements, test objectives, evaluation plans, and data collection requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and related challenges.
• Develop analysis tools, automation, and visualization methods.
• Document and present findings and recommendations to project teams and sponsors.
• Participate in flight test planning, field test operations, and post-flight analysis.

Conhecimentos

Flight dynamics

Aerodynamics

Propulsion

Guidance and control

Systems engineering

Modeling and simulation

MATLAB

Python

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Formação académica

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Aerospace Systems Engineer to support the test, evaluation, and performance analysis of Navy and Air Force missile systems, including Trident and Sentinel. You will develop modeling tools, analyze flight data, and plan evaluation activities alongside experienced engineers in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

You will collaborate across disciplines, advance analysis techniques, and contribute to mission success while