Senior Reentry Systems Engineer: Analysis & Trade Studies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Reentry Systems Engineer in Laurel, MD. The role involves conducting engineering analyses, leading trade studies, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenges in reentry systems for strategic defense technologies. Candidates must possess a B.S. in a relevant engineering field and have a minimum of 3 years of experience. An active Secret clearance is required. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $245,000 annually, along with extensive benefits including education assistance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge in aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, or subsystem performance.
• Strong computer experience and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analysis and assess reentry systems.
• Lead trade studies on reentry systems.
• Review flight test data to assess system performance.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Detail-oriented analysis

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Programming skills (MATLAB, SIMULINK)

Education

B.S. in relevant engineering field

Graduate degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SIMULINK

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Reentry Systems Engineer in Laurel, MD. The role involves conducting engineering analyses, leading trade studies, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenges in reentry systems for strategic defense technologies. Candidates must possess a B.S. in a relevant engineering field and have a minimum of 3 years of experience. An active Secret clearance is required. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $245,000 annually, along with extensive benefits including education assistance and retirement plans.