Senior Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an experienced engineer to design and document test plans, develop analysis tools, and perform test & evaluation for in-development Navy/Air Force strategic missile systems, including Trident and Sentinel.

You will lead analysis efforts, create cutting-edge tools, and collaborate with government partners and industry staff across multiple field sites. APL offers robust benefits and opportunities for advanced professional growth.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace engineering with 4+ years of test & evaluation experience.
• Strong knowledge of flight/ground testing, dynamics and propulsion.
• Proficient in MATLAB; able to work with cross-functional teams and travel 25–30 days/year.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance requirements and evaluation plans for in-development missile systems.
• Advise government partners on test & evaluation planning and strategy.
• Develop data collection requirements to meet sponsor objectives.
• Evaluate data products and flight test telemetry to assess missile performance.
• Support missile test & evaluation for Navy/AF programs and assess against predictions.
• Support field site testing and data analysis tool development.
• Lead analysis efforts and present findings to sponsors and agency representatives.
• Support sponsor meetings at various sites around the country.

Skills

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an experienced engineer to design and document test plans, develop analysis tools, and perform test & evaluation for in-development Navy/Air Force strategic missile systems, including Trident and Sentinel.

You will lead analysis efforts, create cutting-edge tools, and collaborate with government partners and industry staff across multiple field sites. APL offers robust benefits and opportunities for advanced professional growth.