Hypersonic Reentry Systems Software Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Reentry Systems Software Engineer to join a collaborative team advancing hypersonic and reentry vehicle modeling and prototyping. You will develop and refine software that analyzes complex flight systems, producing insights for government sponsors and partners.

Applicants should have a physics/engineering oriented degree, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with modeling tools. Eligibility for security clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools using numerical methods.
• Experience with C, C++, or other high performance languages.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance by start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance modeling and simulation software for ballistic missiles, hypersonic vehicles, and reentry systems.
• Optimize software to leverage modern hardware and language features.
• Own and maintain software that models complex flight systems.
• Produce analyses and presentations to communicate findings to team members and sponsors.

Skills

Modeling & simulation tools

C/C++

Software design

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, AE, or Physics

Master's degree in CS/AE/Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

GPGPU

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Reentry Systems Software Engineer to join a collaborative team advancing hypersonic and reentry vehicle modeling and prototyping. You will develop and refine software that analyzes complex flight systems, producing insights for government sponsors and partners.

Applicants should have a physics/engineering oriented degree, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with modeling tools. Eligibility for security clearance and U.S.