Strategic Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer to design and document test plans, develop analysis tools, and perform test and evaluation for in-development Navy/Air Force strategic missile systems, including Trident and Sentinel. You will lead performance requirements development and oversee field-site testing and post-flight analysis to mature system design.

The role requires a BS in aerospace or related field with 3 years of T&E experience, strong MATLAB

Qualifications

• .B.S. in aerospace engineering or related technical discipline with at least 3 years of test & evaluation experience.
• Technical knowledge of flight/ground testing, aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, and propulsion.
• Strong computer background and programming skills, including MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Perform missile system test and evaluation, primarily in support of Navy and Air Force strategic and hypersonic programs, including assessments of performance vs pre-flight predictions and requirements.
• 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.
• Support other group tasks in missile modeling, range systems evaluation, and field site support for flight tests.
• Create cutting edge analysis tools and visualization methods for developmental programs.
• Lead and contribute to analysis efforts and present findings to sponsors and other agencies.
• Support test operations at field sites during missile flight tests.
• Support Sponsor meetings and interactions at various sites around the country.

Skills

Travel willingness

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer to design and document test plans, develop analysis tools, and perform test and evaluation for in-development Navy/Air Force strategic missile systems, including Trident and Sentinel. You will lead performance requirements development and oversee field-site testing and post-flight analysis to mature system design.

The role requires a BS in aerospace or related field with 3 years of T&E experience, strong MATLAB