Thermal & EO/IR Modeling Engineer for Defense

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a creative Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance physics-based thermal models for missiles, plumes, and air platforms, integrating results with optical characteristics to predict EO/IR signatures.

You will work with a dynamic team to push modeling capabilities, interact with government sponsors, and contribute to mission-critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering (or related) +5 years experience or Master's degree +3 years experience.
• Experience in physics-based modeling and simulation: heat transfer, radiation transport, aerothermodynamics, infrared signatures.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, or Shell.
• Familiarity with Linux-based computing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• History of contributions to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and eventual final Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based thermal models of missiles, rocket motor plumes, air platforms, and other relevant systems to support programs including IAMD.
• Integrate thermal results with optical characteristics to predict EO/IR signatures in exo- and endo-atmospheric environments.
• Interact with domain authorities to grow knowledge related to weapon systems and improve analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior developers to improve existing code suites and maintain leadership in EO/IR signature community.
• Compare predictions with wind tunnel, lab, flight test data, and literature.
• Work independently and in teams to craft exploratory studies on phenomena affecting weapon systems performance.
• Document and present findings to government agencies and sponsors.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Shell

Heat transfer

Radiation transport

Aerothermodynamics

Infrared signatures

Linux

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Linux-based computing environments

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a creative Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance physics-based thermal models for missiles, plumes, and air platforms, integrating results with optical characteristics to predict EO/IR signatures.

You will work with a dynamic team to push modeling capabilities, interact with government sponsors, and contribute to mission-critical defense programs.