Flight Test Instrumentation & Range Systems Lead

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 245.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Flight Test Instrumentation and Range Systems Engineer to plan and execute tests of missiles, hypersonic systems, and related flight hardware. You'll help design data capture, lead instrumentation deployments, and provide on-site support at ranges and ships, primarily from the Laurel, MD campus.

This role requires travel, the ability to obtain security clearances, and collaboration across government sponsors, academic peers,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience with flight test operations, telemetry, sensor integration, or high-speed data acquisition.
• Knowledge of Flight Test Instrumentation and Range Systems technologies (GPS, telemetry, optics, and/or acoustic systems).
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly, including deployments at sea.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret and Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with mission planners early in test design to define data to be captured and objectives.
• Attend reviews and technical interchange meetings with Government Sponsors to provide input on data collection.
• Provide Systems Engineering support for legacy and new flight test instrumentation systems.
• Develop Subject Matter Expertise on specialized flight test instrumentation.
• Deploy to Test Ranges for pre-mission checkout and mission operations; may serve as test director.
• Deploy on sea-based downrange assets and coordinate operations.
• Analyze post-test data to evaluate instrumentation performance.
• Collaborate with lab and industry to identify innovative test solutions.
• Work primarily at the Laurel, MD campus.
• Travel locally, domestically, and internationally; occasional extended deployments.

Conocimientos

Flight test operations

Telemetry

Sensor integration

High-speed data acquisition

MATLAB

Python

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

GPS technology

Telemetry systems

IRIG timing (IRIG-B)

Descripción del empleo

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Flight Test Instrumentation and Range Systems Engineer to plan and execute tests of missiles, hypersonic systems, and related flight hardware. You'll help design data capture, lead instrumentation deployments, and provide on-site support at ranges and ships, primarily from the Laurel, MD campus.

This role requires travel, the ability to obtain security clearances, and collaboration across government sponsors, academic peers,