Autonomous UAV Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a UAV Robotics Engineer to conceive, design, fabricate, integrate, and test a variety of UAV systems and payloads. You will contribute to the development of autonomous capabilities and work within a multidisciplinary team during rapid prototyping and rigorous field testing.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in engineering and 2+ years in UAV/robotic systems, plus the ability to operate in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or related fields or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience working with UAVs, UGVs, UAS or related robotic systems.
• Experience with design, integration and flight testing of both fixed-wing and multirotor UAVs.
• Willing and able to support local and remote field test events in harsh environments.
• Must hold an active Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Designing, fabricating, integrating, and testing UAV airframes, subsystems, and payloads.
• Designing, integrating and testing mission-critical electronics for robotic systems.
• Planning, executing, and leading local and remote field tests with user feedback for design revisions.
• Serving as a technical lead and mentor within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

UAV flight testing

Systems integration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or related fields

Tools

EO/IR sensors

LiDAR

Radar

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a UAV Robotics Engineer to conceive, design, fabricate, integrate, and test a variety of UAV systems and payloads. You will contribute to the development of autonomous capabilities and work within a multidisciplinary team during rapid prototyping and rigorous field testing.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in engineering and 2+ years in UAV/robotic systems, plus the ability to operate in challenging environments.