Thermal & EO/IR Modeling Engineer for Defense Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Education assistance

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop physics-based thermal models for missiles and air platforms, predicting EO/IR signatures for IAMD programs. You will integrate results with optical characteristics and collaborate with senior developers.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, programming in Python/MATLAB/C/C++, Linux experience, and strong communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering with coursework in heat transfer, thermodynamics, numerical analysis and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with programming/coding using Python, MATLAB, C++, or Shell.
• Preferred experience using Linux-based computing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret and Final Secret security clearances; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based thermal models of missiles, rocket motor plumes, air platforms, and other systems for multiple 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 expand knowledge of weapon systems and improve analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior developers to improve code suites and maintain EO/IR signature leadership.
• Compare predictions with wind tunnel, lab, and flight test data and literature.
• Conduct exploratory studies to characterize impacts of phenomena on weapon systems’ performance.
• Document and present findings to government agencies and sponsors.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Shell

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop physics-based thermal models for missiles and air platforms, predicting EO/IR signatures for IAMD programs. You will integrate results with optical characteristics and collaborate with senior developers.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, programming in Python/MATLAB/C/C++, Linux experience, and strong communication. U.S.