On-Site Flight Systems Test Engineer – Sentinel Program

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is hiring a Flight Systems Test Engineer for an on-site position at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. You will evaluate flight systems for the Sentinel missile system, collaborating with APL personnel and government sponsors. Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics with 2+ years of experience. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $100,000 to $245,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on important defense projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant technical professional experience in test engineering or flight systems.
• Strong curiosity to understand how and why a system works.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part of APL’s HAFB-based team supporting the Sentinel program.
• Interface directly with the sponsor to understand their needs.
• Support system-level trade studies and live flight test activities.

Skills

Test engineering

Flight test analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

M.S. in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is hiring a Flight Systems Test Engineer for an on-site position at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. You will evaluate flight systems for the Sentinel missile system, collaborating with APL personnel and government sponsors. Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics with 2+ years of experience. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $100,000 to $245,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on important defense projects.