Autonomous Systems Design & GNC Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 102,500 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Education assistance

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

A research and technology institute in Maryland is seeking a PhD intern focusing on guidance and navigation systems. Candidates will develop algorithms and models while testing software within embedded systems. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with experience in simulation and analysis. Join our team to tackle complex challenges in autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• Proven internship experience in guidance/control and optimization.
• Skilled in coding practices in Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python.
• Able to analyze complex systems and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer design in navigation and control algorithms.
• Develop innovative models for simulating complex physics.
• Test software capabilities in an embedded systems environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Modeling

Simulation

Algorithm development

Embedded systems

Coding in Matlab/Simulink

C++

Python

Education

Pursuing a PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering

Pursuing a PhD in Software Engineering

Pursuing a PhD in Systems Engineering

Pursuing a PhD in Physics

Pursuing a PhD in Mathematics

Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science

Job description

A research and technology institute in Maryland is seeking a PhD intern focusing on guidance and navigation systems. Candidates will develop algorithms and models while testing software within embedded systems. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with experience in simulation and analysis. Join our team to tackle complex challenges in autonomous systems.