Senior Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks an Experienced Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer to design and document test plans, develop analysis tools, and lead evaluation activities for in-development Navy/Air Force strategic missile systems.

Responsibilities include leading performance requirements, advising sponsors, conducting field-site testing, and presenting findings to government partners.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace engineering or related technical discipline with 4+ years in test & evaluation of aerospace systems/subsystems.
• Technical knowledge of flight/ground testing, aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, propulsion.
• Strong programming skills, including MATLAB.

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 telemetry to determine missile and reentry body performance during flight tests.
• Lead test and evaluation activities, including field site testing and post-flight analysis.
• Create analysis tools and visualization methods for developmental programs.
• Present analysis findings to sponsors and other agencies.

Skills

MATLAB

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Security clearance readiness

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks an Experienced Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer to design and document test plans, develop analysis tools, and lead evaluation activities for in-development Navy/Air Force strategic missile systems.

Responsibilities include leading performance requirements, advising sponsors, conducting field-site testing, and presenting findings to government partners.