Job Description

Description

Do you want to become an expert in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping?

 

Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of our Nation’s defenses to support next generation hypersonic and reentry systems?

 

If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics and want to collaborate with a diverse team to analyze, develop, and prototype hypersonic and reentry systems, we’d love to have you join us!

 

We are seeking an engineer to help us analyze, develop and prototype next generation reentry systems, hypersonic vehicles, and enabling technologies to advance our Nation's premiere strategic weapons systems. As a member of our team, you’ll be making critical contributions to develop these next generation systems, ensuring the enduring effectiveness of our Nation’s strategic deterrent. You will be joining a collaborative and diverse team of engineers who work together to provide impactful solutions to system level objectives and challenges. We are passionate about innovation and our team is committed to providing engaging challenging work and supporting continued learning and development. We strive to foster a welcoming environment of collaboration and inclusion where everyone feels heard, valued, and free to be themselves.

 

As a member of the Concept Development and Prototyping Team…

• You will collaborate with cross-discipline teams to develop advanced reentry system designs and prototypes
• You will develop and utilize modeling and simulation tools to conduct design trade studies and performance assessments of reentry systems and/or hypersonic vehicles
• You will participate in prototyping activities to include ground testing, system integration, and test planning and execution support
• You will produce reports and presentations to communicate findings to team members, external organization partners, and government sponsors

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
• Are passionate about an engineering discipline such as aerodynamics, mechanical design, flight dynamics, trajectory optimization, modeling and simulation, or systems engineering
• Have initiative, interest in skill development, and desire to work closely with team members
• Have experience programming in MATLAB, Python, or similar
• Are able to obtain a Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have previous experience with Navy and/or Air Force strategic missiles, reentry systems, or hypersonic vehicles
• Have experience using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools such as Cart3D, CFD++, US3D, or similar
• Have experience using CAD programs such as Creo, SolidWorks or similar
• Have experience using finite element software packages such as Abaqus, COMSOL, or similar
• Have experience in mechanical design and fabrication
• Have experience programming in Simulink and/or C/C++
• Have experience developing 3DoF and/or 6DoF simulations
• Hold an active Secret or higher level clearance

 

Why work at APL?

 

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

 

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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