Autonomous Systems Engineer: Guidance & Simulation Innovator

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 165,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks newly graduating engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and scientists to advance guidance, navigation, and control for autonomous systems. You will contribute to modeling, simulation, hardware/software development, and optimization across diverse vehicle platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have coding skills in Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python, and can pursue a government security clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems Eng, Physics, Mathematics, or CS.
Interest in Guidance, Navigation, and Control, Modeling & Simulation, or HW/SW Development.
Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python or similar languages.
Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date, ultimate Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship required for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

Pioneer design and research in guidance, navigation, and control algorithms across full lifecycle.
Develop models to simulate and analyze complex physics and sensors.
Test software and algorithms in embedded systems environment.
Apply multi-disciplinary optimization to early vehicle designs.
Develop software to support simulation and algorithm development.
Collaborate with engineers and interact with government sponsors.