Aerospace Systems T&E Intern: Flight Test & COLA

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites applications for a Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Intern. You will explore how flight test missions progress from concept to layered scenarios, contributing to advanced defense research.

You’ll develop MATLAB-based tools and perform analyses in flight dynamics and orbital mechanics, collaborating with engineers to address evolving national security challenges.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Background or knowledge in MATLAB; most tool development and analysis will be in MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Assist in turning flight test concepts into layered test scenarios for missile defense.
• Develop MATLAB-based tools and perform analyses in flight dynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address evolving defense challenges.

Skills

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Mathematics

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites applications for a Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Intern. You will explore how flight test missions progress from concept to layered scenarios, contributing to advanced defense research.

You’ll develop MATLAB-based tools and perform analyses in flight dynamics and orbital mechanics, collaborating with engineers to address evolving national security challenges.