On-Site Flight Systems Test Engineer – Hill AFB

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an On-Site Flight Systems Test Engineer to join the Sentinel program at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. You will work on-site with the Sponsor, manage flight systems testing, and coordinate with the APL on-site team and government partners to ensure mission success.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Engineering/Math/Physics with 2+ years in test engineering or flight test analysis and are ready to relocate to Utah.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics (or closely related field) with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in test engineering, flight test analysis, or flight system development.
• Ability to translate sponsor needs into verifiable system requirements.
• Willingness to relocate to Utah near Hill AFB and to travel occasionally.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part of APL's Hill AFB-based team supporting the Sentinel program.
• Interface with sponsor to understand needs and support decision making.
• Address system engineering activities across the V model, from requirements to integration and flight test.
• Support system-level trade studies (aerodynamics, propulsion, GNC, structures).
• Participate in live flight test activities, including data acquisition and range safety.
• Attend milestone reviews and TIMs to align stakeholders on objectives and risks.
• Translate complex engineering data into concise briefings and recommendations.

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics

M.S. in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics

2+ years relevant technical experience

Test engineering

Flight test analysis

Flight system development

Leadership & coordination

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an On-Site Flight Systems Test Engineer to join the Sentinel program at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. You will work on-site with the Sponsor, manage flight systems testing, and coordinate with the APL on-site team and government partners to ensure mission success.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Engineering/Math/Physics with 2+ years in test engineering or flight test analysis and are ready to relocate to Utah.