GNC Systems Engineer — Aerospace Defense R&D

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking students pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering to explore guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) for aerospace vehicles. You will work on applying control and estimation theory to GNC design, modeling, and testing for air and missile defense applications.

Role involves developing guidance algorithms, performing simulations, and building test capabilities for advanced missile

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Coursework or experience in control systems, state estimation, flight dynamics, astrodynamics, modeling and simulation of dynamic systems, hardware design, and/or robotics.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and on a team.
• Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C++.
• Eligible for Interim Secret and eventual Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate guidance algorithms, flight controls, navigation systems, and/or flight hardware for next-generation guided missiles.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and performance assessment of guided missile systems from conceptual design through flight testing.
• Design and build test capabilities to evaluate cutting-edge control actuation hardware systems.
• Engage in internally-funded research and development projects to address performance gaps in weapon systems.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C++

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking students pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering to explore guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) for aerospace vehicles. You will work on applying control and estimation theory to GNC design, modeling, and testing for air and missile defense applications.

Role involves developing guidance algorithms, performing simulations, and building test capabilities for advanced missile