PhD Systems Engineer — Multi-Mission Planning Tools

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 102,500 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A leading applied physics laboratory in Maryland seeks to hire a PhD holder to develop mission planning tools for U.S. military operations. The position requires expertise in relevant engineering disciplines and offers a dynamic team environment. Candidates should possess skills in Matlab, Python, and C/C++, along with a solid foundation in military system applications. A generous benefits package and competitive salary range from $102,500 to $227,500 are provided.

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in relevant engineering or science fields.
• Demonstrate strong organizational abilities.
• Desire to tackle new engineering challenges.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct engineering activities for mission planning.
• Apply modeling tools for performance predictions.
• Work to optimize military systems.

Skills

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Typescript

Javascript

Education

PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

A leading applied physics laboratory in Maryland seeks to hire a PhD holder to develop mission planning tools for U.S. military operations. The position requires expertise in relevant engineering disciplines and offers a dynamic team environment. Candidates should possess skills in Matlab, Python, and C/C++, along with a solid foundation in military system applications. A generous benefits package and competitive salary range from $102,500 to $227,500 are provided.