Submarine CFD & Systems Analysis Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 245,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a PhD Mechanical Engineer to model and analyze submarine launcher systems, using data from patrols to understand performance. You will perform CFD modeling on our HPC cluster, apply physics-based bulk volume analysis in MATLAB/Simulink and Python, and develop streamlined, maintainable workflows across modeling tools.

Travel ~5% to Navy facilities, eligibility for security clearance, and delivery of technical reports to sponsors

Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
Demonstrated interest in fluid dynamics through coursework or experience.
Willing to learn new tools and transform workflows in a Digital Engineering environment.
Willing to travel ~5% to U.S. Navy facilities and contractor sites.
Must be eligible for Interim Secret security clearance and eventually a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop deep technical expertise in submarine launcher and shipboard systems by analyzing patrol data.
Perform CFD modeling on HPC cluster, including mesh generation and post-processing.
Conduct physics-based bulk volume modeling and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
Implement best practices and create maintainable workflows for modeling tools.
Validate simulations against test data to assess accuracy and fidelity.
Support test and evaluation efforts at government facilities or Navy platforms.
Provide technical recommendations to sponsors and prepare briefing materials.