Thermal & EO/IR Modeling Engineer – Missile Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Locality allowance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance predictive capabilities for national defense programs, including IAMD. You will develop physics‑based thermal models and integrate with optical signatures in challenging environments.

Join a collaborative team applying cutting‑edge modeling toolkits and carrying out exploratory studies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering with coursework in heat transfer, thermodynamics, numerical analysis, fluid dynamics
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, or Shell
• Experience using Linux-based computing environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date with final clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based thermal models of missiles, rocket motor plumes, air platforms, and other relevant systems for IAMD programs
• Integrate thermal results with optical characteristics using modeling toolkits to predict EO/IR signatures in exo- and endo-atmospheric environments
• Interact with domain authorities to grow knowledge of weapon systems and improve analysis methodologies
• Collaborate with senior developers to improve code suites and maintain EO/IR leadership in the community
• Compare predictions with wind tunnel, laboratory, and flight test data and literature
• Craft exploratory studies to characterize impacts of specific phenomena on weapon systems' performance
• Document and present findings to government agencies and sponsors

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Shell

Linux

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Simulation toolkits

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance predictive capabilities for national defense programs, including IAMD. You will develop physics‑based thermal models and integrate with optical signatures in challenging environments.

Join a collaborative team applying cutting‑edge modeling toolkits and carrying out exploratory studies.