Hypersonic Trajectory & Mission Analysis Engineer

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a trajectory design and mission analysis engineer to model hypersonic vehicle dynamics and develop software for mission planning and evaluation. You will join a multidisciplinary team translating design characteristics into concept evaluation and flight-ready software.

Responsibilities include documenting results for sponsors, presenting findings, and collaborating with external parties to formulate concepts of operation for advanced

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline, computational science, applied mathematics, or related field.
• Proficient with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with complex mathematical models.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance.

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 third-party collaborators.
• Interact with sponsors and external representatives to formulate concepts of operation for these novel technologies.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Complex mathematical models

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computational science, applied mathematics, or related field

Master's degree in engineering, computational science, applied mathematics, or related field

Tools

C++

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a trajectory design and mission analysis engineer to model hypersonic vehicle dynamics and develop software for mission planning and evaluation. You will join a multidisciplinary team translating design characteristics into concept evaluation and flight-ready software.

Responsibilities include documenting results for sponsors, presenting findings, and collaborating with external parties to formulate concepts of operation for advanced