Thermal & EO/IR Modeling Engineer for National Defense

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

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance modeling capabilities for national defense programs in IAMD. You will develop physics-based thermal models of missiles and platforms, and integrate results with optical characteristics to predict EO/IR signatures in diverse environments.

You will collaborate with senior developers to improve code and methods, interface with government sponsors, and contribute to a leading

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience with programming/scripting using Python, MATLAB, C++, or Shell.
• Preferred experience with Linux based computing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and eventual Final Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based thermal models of missiles, rocket motor plumes, air platforms, and related systems for multiple programs, including IAMD.
• Integrate thermal results with optical characteristics using modeling toolkits to predict EO/IR signatures in various environments.
• Collaborate with domain authorities to broaden knowledge of weapon systems and improve analysis methods.
• Work with senior developers to enhance code suites and maintain leadership in EO/IR signature analysis.
• Compare predictions with wind tunnel, lab, flight test data and literature.
• Conduct exploratory studies to assess effects of phenomena on weapon system 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 (APL) seeks a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance modeling capabilities for national defense programs in IAMD. You will develop physics-based thermal models of missiles and platforms, and integrate results with optical characteristics to predict EO/IR signatures in diverse environments.

You will collaborate with senior developers to improve code and methods, interface with government sponsors, and contribute to a leading