Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

4 weeks ago


London, Kentucky, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a key member of our Propulsion Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing rocket propulsion systems for various applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply propulsion modeling techniques to support the conceptual and detailed design and development of rocket-based weapon systems.
  • Use physics-based concept design tools to synthesize booster stack and kill vehicle concepts.
  • Perform concept performance assessments at the weapon level, including trajectory simulation and optimization.
  • Work with BMDS system analysts for system level performance evaluations.
  • Lead detailed propulsion system assessments.
  • Participate on Integrated Product Teams to support all levels of new rocket motor development and new weapon deployment, as well as sustaining activities for fielded systems.
  • Participate in developing new Internal Research and Development (IRAD) ideas.
  • Pursue innovative weapon concepts through IRAD as a technical contributor.
  • Document efforts and deliver presentations to internal project teams and sponsors.
Qualifications
  • BS degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or similar), with 10 years of experience with the design and analysis of rocket propulsion systems.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a history of important contributions to multidisciplinary teams on a variety of engineering design problems.
  • Strong knowledge with associated phenomenology, including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, heat transfer, and structures.
  • Experience with MATLAB programming (or similar).
  • Experience with aerospace vehicle design, flight dynamics, and trajectory optimization (3/6 DOF).
  • Knowledge of industrial practices and experience with the full propulsion system life cycle.
  • Experience in engineering failure forensic investigations.
  • Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to set direction and work successfully with little supervision.
  • Experience with proposal writing/business development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed.
  • The ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a final Secret level security clearance.


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