Missile, Reentry & Hypersonics Systems Internship

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites students pursuing degrees in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering to gain hands-on experience in modeling & simulation and test & evaluation of strategic missile, reentry, and hypersonic systems.

You will join the Flight Systems Performance Group (KFM), contributing to risk assessments, design studies, and data-driven performance analyses in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Interest in missile modeling, simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, guidance/navigation/control, propulsion, optimization, and test & evaluation
• Experience coding with MATLAB or Python
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance by start date and Top Secret clearance in the future; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilize modeling and simulation tools for trade studies, performance assessments, and design studies of missile, reentry, or hypersonic systems
• Participate in test and evaluation activities including test operations and post-flight analysis
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to advise government and industry partners on engineering challenges and design trades
• Produce reports and presentations to communicate findings to team members and government partners

Skills

Missile modeling & simulation

MATLAB

Python

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulink

C/C++

Git / GitLab

OTIS

POST

GPOPS

Windchill PLM

CART3D

CFD++

US3D

Solidworks

CREO

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites students pursuing degrees in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering to gain hands-on experience in modeling & simulation and test & evaluation of strategic missile, reentry, and hypersonic systems.

You will join the Flight Systems Performance Group (KFM), contributing to risk assessments, design studies, and data-driven performance analyses in a mission-focused environment.