Aerospace Thermal Engineer: High-Temp Modeling

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to develop and validate thermal and material response models for high-temperature systems. You'll work closely with cross-discipline teams, execute ground test activities, and guide engineering projects critical to national defense.

The ideal candidate possesses a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and has over seven years of hands-on experience in thermal analyses. Applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance. Competitive compensation includes salary ranging from $105,000 to $245,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in thermal/aerothermal analyses for vehicle design.
• Understanding of vehicle-level thermal integration and design trade-offs.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate thermal models for high-temperature systems.
• Perform analysis for design cycle decisions on missile systems.
• Plan and execute ground tests for model validation.

Skills

Thermal/aerothermal analysis

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to develop and validate thermal and material response models for high-temperature systems. You'll work closely with cross-discipline teams, execute ground test activities, and guide engineering projects critical to national defense.

The ideal candidate possesses a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and has over seven years of hands-on experience in thermal analyses. Applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance. Competitive compensation includes salary ranging from $105,000 to $245,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.