Aerospace Software Engineer/Developer

$85,000 - $175,000/Yr

Johns Hopkins - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Laurel, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Aerospace Software Engineer/Developer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is responsible for developing and translating algorithms and methodologies for missile systems into flight-ready software. This role involves working collaboratively with a team to innovate and refine software solutions for mission planning, fire control, and guidance systems, while also engaging with external representatives to formulate operational concepts for advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for mission planning, weapon control, and guidance systems using advanced methodologies.
• Design methods for evaluating and testing developed software.
• Algorithmically model the challenging dynamics of hypersonic vehicles in varying environments.
• Interact with sponsors and external representatives to formulate concepts of operation for novel and advanced technologies.
• Document and present work to sponsors and third-party collaborators.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Computer Science; applied mathematics; or related technical field.
• Significant experience in programming languages such as C++, MATLAB, or Python.
• Familiarity with software repositories, bug tracking systems, and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of flight dynamics, navigation, guidance, and control.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance and ultimately a Top Secret level clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Computer Science; applied mathematics; or related technical field with relevant experience in modeling and simulation of flight systems.
• Experience developing 3-DoF and/or 6-DoF flight simulations.
• Knowledge of optimization techniques/optimal control.
• Experience with solvers such as SNOPT, IPOPT, ECOS, etc.
• Willingness to travel 10 to 20 days a year.
• Active Top Secret security clearance or higher.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program.
• Unparalleled retirement contributions.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and training and development.