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Aerospace Engineer

2 months ago

Laurel, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Missile Systems Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing performance requirements and planning test and evaluation activities for Navy strategic missile systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop performance requirements and evaluation plans for in-development missile systems
  • Perform missile system test and evaluation, primarily in support of the Navy and Air Force strategic and hypersonic missile programs
  • Advise government partners on test and evaluation planning and strategy
  • Evaluate data products and flight test telemetry to determine missile and reentry body performance during flight tests and submarine deterrent patrol
  • Support other group tasking in the areas of missile and reentry body modeling and simulation, range systems evaluation, and field site support for flight tests
  • Perform reliability modeling related to missile and reentry systems
  • Document and present analysis findings as appropriate and interact with sponsors and representatives of other agencies
  • Support test operations at field sites during SSBN submarine shakedown operations and missile flight tests
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or other related technical discipline with at least 2 years of experience specific to the test and evaluation of aerospace systems or subsystems
  • Technical knowledge of key missile/reentry subject areas such as flight/ground testing, aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, guidance, flight control, and propulsion
  • Experience in requirements development for large systems, including using DOORS or similar requirements management tools
  • Strong computer background and programming skills, including MATLAB
  • Ability to interact effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds, including external industry and military personnel
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Initiative, interest in skill development, and flexibility to accept assignments of varied scope and skill
  • Ability to travel for meetings and field tests
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering with 5+ years of experience specific to the test and evaluation of missile systems
  • Strong background in missile body functional, aerodynamic, and interface performance requirements
  • Design experience for related missile and reentry body subsystems
  • Previous experience with Navy/Air Force strategic missile and/or reentry systems, including Trident, Minuteman, or Sentinel
  • Active Top Secret clearance