Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist — Range Systems

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 245 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation and Range Systems Engineer to plan and execute tests of missiles, hypersonic vehicles, and related systems from our Laurel, MD campus. You will lead data‑collection design, oversee instrumentation deployments, and support on‑site mission operations with government and contractor partners.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in flight test operations, telemetry, and sensor integration, plus MATLAB/Python

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or related field.
• At least 3 years of 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 acoustics).
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teammates.
• Ability to travel regularly, including deployments at sea.
• Willing to travel to meetings and tests at other government/contractor sites (~6 trips/year).
• Citizenship eligibility for U.S. government security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with mission planners early‑in test design to define what data must be captured, why, and how objectives will be met.
• Attend reviews and technical interchange meetings with Government Sponsors to provide SME input on data collection system design.
• Provide Systems Engineering support for legacy and new instrumentation systems.
• Develop SME on specialized flight test instrumentation systems.
• Deploy to Test Ranges for pre‑mission checkout and mission operations, sometimes as test director on‑console.
• Deploy on sea‑based downrange assets and coordinate operations.
• Conduct analysis on post‑test data to evaluate instrumentation performance.
• Collaborate with experts across the Laboratory and industry to identify innovative solutions.
• Work is primarily conducted at Laurel, MD campus.
• Travel local, domestic, and international as needed, including longer deployments.

Conhecimentos

Flight test operations

Telemetry

Sensor integration

High-speed data acquisition

MATLAB

Python

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

US citizenship eligibility for clear.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Applied Math

Master’s degree in related field

Ferramentas

MATLAB

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation and Range Systems Engineer to plan and execute tests of missiles, hypersonic vehicles, and related systems from our Laurel, MD campus. You will lead data‑collection design, oversee instrumentation deployments, and support on‑site mission operations with government and contractor partners.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in flight test operations, telemetry, and sensor integration, plus MATLAB/Python