Hypersonic Flight Systems Engineer
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Job summary
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Flight Systems Engineer to develop and integrate algorithms for end-to-end mission planning of current and future strategic systems. This role requires strong mathematical, modeling and systems integration expertise and cross-team collaboration.
You will design mission planning algorithms for hypersonic and ballistic weapons, ensure integration of modifications into navigation architectures, and communicate results to sponsors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years in early concept development, system requirements and design trades.
- 2 years in C++, MATLAB, or Python programming.
- Able to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date; eligible for Top Secret.
- U.S. citizenship required for access to classified information.
Responsibilities
- Support system-level modeling and evaluation of existing strategic systems using rigorous mathematical approaches.
- Develop mission planning algorithms for hypersonic and ballistic systems.
- Integrate system modifications into navigation architectures and mission planning approaches.
- Collaborate with sponsors and external partners to develop concepts of operations for advanced tech.
- Document and present results to sponsors and external stakeholders.
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Education
Job description
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Flight Systems Engineer to develop and integrate algorithms for end-to-end mission planning of current and future strategic systems. This role requires strong mathematical, modeling and systems integration expertise and cross-team collaboration.
You will design mission planning algorithms for hypersonic and ballistic weapons, ensure integration of modifications into navigation architectures, and communicate results to sponsors
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