Hypersonic Trajectory Design and Mission Analysis Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Retirement contributions

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a trajectory design and mission analysis engineer to develop models, numerical algorithms, and flight-system evaluation tools for missile systems.

You will model hypersonic dynamics, implement optimization-based software, and document results for sponsors and collaborators; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret/Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a B.S. in an engineering discipline, computational science, applied mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with complex mathematical models.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret and Top Secret clearances; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Model the dynamics of hypersonic vehicles in varying environments.
• Develop software for mission planning and flight system evaluation using advanced numerical optimization methods.
• Design methods for evaluating and testing developed software.
• Document and present work to sponsors and collaborators.
• Interact with sponsors and external representatives to formulate concepts of operation for advanced technologies.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Mathematical models

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in engineering/computational science/applied math

M.S. preferred

Tools

C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a trajectory design and mission analysis engineer to develop models, numerical algorithms, and flight-system evaluation tools for missile systems.

You will model hypersonic dynamics, implement optimization-based software, and document results for sponsors and collaborators; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret/Top Secret clearance are required.