Missile & Hypersonics Systems Modeling Internship

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking engineering students to gain hands-on experience in modeling, simulation, and test & evaluation of strategic missile and hypersonic systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team applying data-driven analyses to support government partners.

You will engage in trade studies, pre/post flight analyses, and cross‑discipline collaboration, contributing to reports and presentations that communicate findings to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Interest in missile modeling, simulation, flight dynamics, guidance, navigation, and control.
• Experience coding with MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use modeling and simulation tools for trade studies, performance assessments, and conceptual design of missiles and hypersonic vehicles.
• Participate in test and evaluation activities, including test operations and post-flight analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to advise government and industry partners on engineering challenges.
• Produce reports and presentations communicating findings to team members and partners.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Simulink

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Git

GitLab

OTIS

POST

GPOPS

Windchill PLM

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking engineering students to gain hands-on experience in modeling, simulation, and test & evaluation of strategic missile and hypersonic systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team applying data-driven analyses to support government partners.

You will engage in trade studies, pre/post flight analyses, and cross‑discipline collaboration, contributing to reports and presentations that communicate findings to