Flight Test Range Planner & Link Margin Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Education assistance

Robust retirement contributions

Job summary

A leading applied physics lab in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking a Range Planning Engineer to analyze missile flight test scenarios. Responsibilities include link margin analysis, flight test operations planning, and supporting advanced hypersonic vehicle test programs. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have a background in RF communications and programming (MATLAB, Python). This position offers competitive compensation and is subject to security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years experience.
• Experience in RF communications design or telemetry analysis.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret and ultimately Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead link margin analysis for various test sponsors.
• Participate in flight test operations planning.
• Develop concepts for advanced range and mobile systems.

Skills

RF communications design

MATLAB

Effective communication

Programming background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Python

Job description

A leading applied physics lab in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking a Range Planning Engineer to analyze missile flight test scenarios. Responsibilities include link margin analysis, flight test operations planning, and supporting advanced hypersonic vehicle test programs. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have a background in RF communications and programming (MATLAB, Python). This position offers competitive compensation and is subject to security clearance requirements.