Thermal & EO/IR Modeling Engineer for IAMD Systems

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 a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance physics-based thermal models for missiles, plumes, air platforms, and EO/IR signatures.

You will integrate results with optical data, analyze exo- and endo-atmospheric environments, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to improve methods and toolchains. Security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in physics-based modeling and simulation (heat transfer, radiation transport, aerothermodynamics, infrared signatures).
• Experience with programming using Python, MATLAB, C++, or Shell.
• Preferred experience in Linux-based computing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary teams on engineering problems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately a final Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based thermal models of missiles, rocket motor plumes, air platforms, and other 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 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, 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

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance physics-based thermal models for missiles, plumes, air platforms, and EO/IR signatures.

You will integrate results with optical data, analyze exo- and endo-atmospheric environments, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to improve methods and toolchains. Security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.