Senior Reentry Systems Engineer: Performance & Analysis Lead

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Reentry Systems Engineer to lead independent design assessments, performance evaluations, and data analyses for strategic reentry systems supporting ballistic missile and hypersonic programs.

You will guide trade studies, integrate design, production, ground and flight test data, and provide defensible technical recommendations while mentoring engineers and engaging with government and industry sponsors.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in reentry-relevant areas (aerodynamics, flight dynamics, subsystems, system integration).
• Experience leading independent engineering analyses, design assessments or multidisciplinary investigations.
• Experience interpreting design, production or test data and producing technically defensible conclusions.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Python or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent engineering assessments of reentry system design, performance, and technical risk.
• Scope and direct complex trade studies involving reentry system and subsystem design alternatives.
• Integrate design, production, ground test, and flight test information to assess system behavior and develop recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams and advise sponsors on engineering challenges and design trades.
• Lead modeling, simulation, and data analysis approaches to support rigorous system assessments.
• Manage technical planning and analysis for system integration and testing, including flight test activities when appropriate.
• Prepare and present technical findings and recommendations to sponsors, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Mentor developing engineers and strengthen the team’s analytical capabilities.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Reentry systems

System integration

Modeling & simulation

Data analysis

MATLAB/Simulink/Python

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Reentry Systems Engineer to lead independent design assessments, performance evaluations, and data analyses for strategic reentry systems supporting ballistic missile and hypersonic programs.

You will guide trade studies, integrate design, production, ground and flight test data, and provide defensible technical recommendations while mentoring engineers and engaging with government and industry sponsors.