Flight Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Mission Planning

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Flight Systems Engineer to develop and integrate algorithms and system-level approaches for end-to-end mission planning of current and future conventional and nuclear strategic systems. This role involves collaboration across teams to perform high‑fidelity analyses with strong mathematical and modeling expertise.

The position requires a BS in a technical field, 2+ years of experience, programming in C++, MATLAB or Python, and the

Qualifications

• BS in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in concept development, requirements, functional analysis or complex systems.
• 2 years with C++, MATLAB or Python.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and Top Secret eventual clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Support system-level modeling and evaluation of strategic systems using rigorous mathematical approaches.
• Develop mission planning algorithms for hypersonic and ballistic weapon systems.
• Integrate system modifications into navigation architectures and mission planning for strategic systems.
• Collaborate with sponsors and partners to develop concepts of operations for advanced tech.
• Document and present results to sponsors and external stakeholders.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

System modeling

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Flight Systems Engineer to develop and integrate algorithms and system-level approaches for end-to-end mission planning of current and future conventional and nuclear strategic systems. This role involves collaboration across teams to perform high‑fidelity analyses with strong mathematical and modeling expertise.

The position requires a BS in a technical field, 2+ years of experience, programming in C++, MATLAB or Python, and the