Missile Modeling Test Planning Engineer

Description

Are you interested in the performance and flight testing of our nation's premier missile systems?

Do you enjoy solving challenging problems with a well rounded team of engineers?

We are seeking an engineer to help us with the technical challenges associated with the missile and reentry systems deployed as part of our Nation's premier strategic ballistic missile systems. As a member of our team, you'll be making critical contributions to ensure the effectiveness of these systems, which typically contain nuclear warheads and are an integral part of the Nation's strategic deterrent.

You will be joining a hardworking and well-rounded team of engineers who work to provide impactful technical solutions for current and future strategic missile and payload systems. We are passionate about innovation and our team is committed to providing engaging and stimulating work. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration where everyone’s perspective is valued. Our team values communication, trust, integrity, and flexibility.

• Develop and utilize missile system modeling and simulation tools to conduct trade studies, performance assessments, flight test trajectory planning, and conceptual design studies of missile systems and hypersonic vehicles
• Become an expert on the Trident II (D5) Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons System (SWS), including modeling & simulation tools for its performance
• Participate in missile flight test planning activities for current and in development flight systems
• Update planning tools to account for new system capabilities
• Participate in missile test and evaluation activities to include test operations and pre/post flight evaluations
• Lead and contribute to analysis efforts
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to advise government and contractor partners on engineering challenges and design trades
• Produce reports and presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners.

• Have a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Have previous experience with the large strategic missiles or similar weapons system
• Have a passion for an engineering discipline such as missile modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, missile guidance, navigation, and control, propulsion, optimization, mechanical design, and/or test and evaluation
• Have strong scripting and programming skills with any of the following languages: C/C++, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, FORTRAN, or similar
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings at other government and contractor sites (10 to 20 days a year)
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have initiative, interest in skill development, and the flexibility to accept assignments of varied scope and skill
• Have an active Secret level security clearance and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security 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.

• Have a M.S in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Have 2+ years of experience in a missile or flight system engineering discipline such as modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, missile guidance, navigation, and control, propulsion or missile test and evaluation
• Have software development experience, including the use of configuration management tools
• Have previous experience with the Trident II (D5) missile or similar weapons system
• Have experience using/developing 3-Degree of Freedom (3
  
  Dof) DoF and/or 6
  
  DoF simulations
• Currently have an active Top Secret Clearance

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…