Target Missile Ground Test Lead

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an experienced Target Missile Ground Test Engineer to plan and perform ground testing in support of flight test programs for air and missile defense systems. You will lead development, planning, and execution of missile hardware tests and coordinate with sponsors, ranges, and contractors at CONUS and OCONUS sites.

The role requires a BS in engineering or physics, 3+ years in test and evaluation, and the ability to obtain interim secret

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in Test and Evaluation activities such as wind tunnel testing, electro-optical testing, environmental testing, or flight testing for missile development programs or similar kinetic weapons.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop ground test requirements, objectives, plans, and schedules for target missile development activities.
• Lead target missile hardware developmental testing through the lifecycle of hardware design.
• Serve as integration and test expert, coordinating multiple disciplines into an integrated product and coordinating documentation with test range, launch vehicle provider, and other hardware providers.
• Lead environmental qualification testing of target missile hardware, develop plans for testing and test levels, coordinate facility resources, lead test readiness reviews, and oversee environmental testing.
• Coordinate test resource usage within APL and externally, ensuring facilities, personnel, and technical requirements are met.
• Serve as a point of contact for ground testing with government sponsors, US Flight Test Ranges, and various contractor organizations.
• Lead daily coordination of ground and flight test activities including functional, environmental, and wind tunnel testing.
• Coordinate Test Team working group meetings, and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
• Support hardware Integration & Test activities onsite at CONUS and OCONUS flight test ranges.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

Systems Engineering

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related fields

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an experienced Target Missile Ground Test Engineer to plan and perform ground testing in support of flight test programs for air and missile defense systems. You will lead development, planning, and execution of missile hardware tests and coordinate with sponsors, ranges, and contractors at CONUS and OCONUS sites.

The role requires a BS in engineering or physics, 3+ years in test and evaluation, and the ability to obtain interim secret