Senior Missile Modeling and Simulation Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and apply high-fidelity models for strategic missile systems and hypersonic vehicles. You will work in the Flight Systems Performance group within the Force Projection Sector, performing trade studies, trajectory optimization, and HWIL integration.

You will lead analysis efforts, collaborate with government and contractor partners, and produce reports communicating results.

Qualifications

• Have a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years in modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, navigation, guidance and control
• Have experience working with and developing modeling and simulation tools
• Have familiarity with flight vehicle physics and dynamics
• Are proficient in MATLAB and Simulink
• Have experience developing 3 DoF and/or 6DoF simulations
• Travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government/contractor sites
• Will be comfortable working in closed area facilities
• Have an active Secret level security clearance and can obtain Top Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Develop modeling and simulation tools to conduct trade studies, performance assessments, and conceptual design studies of strategic missile systems and hypersonic vehicles
• Missile test and evaluation activities including test operations and pre/post flight evaluations
• Lead and contribute to analysis efforts
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to advise government and contractor partners on engineering challenges and design trades
• Produce reports and presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

3 DoF / 6DoF simulations

C/C++

HWIL/SWIL familiarity

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

OTIS

POST

GPOPS

Simulink Autocode

SWIL/HWIL tooling

Job description

Description

Are you interested in developing advanced modeling and simulation tools used to evaluate the performance of strategic missile systems and hypersonic vehicles?

Are you passionate about developing technologies for the next generation of national defense?

Do you enjoy solving exciting problems with a complementary team in a dynamic environment?

If so, we are seeking an engineer to help us develop modeling and simulation tools, including 3 Degree of Freedom (DoF) and 6DoF simulations, and interface with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test environments, for strategic flight systems.

You will join a talented and complementary team of engineers in the Flight Systems Performance group in the Force Projection Sector who work on a wide range of exciting challenges and technologies for various government sponsors like the US Navy and US Air Force. As a member of the team, you will use high-fidelity models to perform trade studies and performance assessments, trajectory optimization, and assist in the development of missile models and simulations, including interfacing with HWIL test configurations. Additionally, you will participate in flight test and evaluation activities.

As a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer your work will involve...

• Developing and using modeling and simulation tools to conduct trade studies, performance assessments, and conceptual design studies of strategic missile systems and hypersonic vehicles


• Missile test and evaluation activities to include test operations and pre/post flight evaluations


• Leading and contributing to analysis efforts


• Collaboration with cross-discipline teams to advise government and contractor partners on engineering challenges and design trades


• Producing reports and presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline


• Have 5 or more years in an engineering discipline such as modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, navigation, guidance and control, propulsion or missile test and evaluation


• Have experience working with and developing modeling and simulation tools


• Have familiarity with flight vehicle physics and dynamics


• Are proficient in MATLAB and Simulink


• Have experience developing 3 Degree of Freedom (DoF) and/or 6DoF simulations


• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government and contractor sites.


• Will be comfortable working in closed area facilities.


• Have an active Secret level security clearance and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you …

• Have a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline


• Have 10 or more years in an engineering discipline such as modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, navigation, guidance, and control, propulsion or missile test and evaluation


• Have experience using optimal control software packages such as OTIS, POST or GPOPS


• Have experience generating autocode in Simulink


• Have experience with Software in the Loop (SWIL) and/or Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) simulations


• Have experience programming in Simulink and/or C/C++


• Have design or evaluation experience with missiles and related subsystems


• Currently have a Top Secret Clearance

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About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually