MS Aerospace & Thermal Engineer — Hypersonics & TPS

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks engineers with expertise in thermal and aerospace engineering to tackle defense and space challenges. You will contribute to thermal analysis, design, testing, and modeling for demanding environments including hypersonic propulsion and detonation engines.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, chemistry or a related field.
• Expertise in thermal/fluid modeling, heat transfer, thermochemistry, material modeling, and hypersonic thermal design.
• Strong, self-starting communicator with ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply aerospace & thermal engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, and optimize thermal protection for challenging environments.
• Collaborate across groups and external partners to advance propulsion, space, and defense technologies.
• Support to obtain security clearance eligibility and contribute to modeling and simulation efforts.

Skills

Thermal modeling

Heat transfer

Thermochemistry

Material modeling

Hypersonic design

Communication

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks engineers with expertise in thermal and aerospace engineering to tackle defense and space challenges. You will contribute to thermal analysis, design, testing, and modeling for demanding environments including hypersonic propulsion and detonation engines.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.