Senior Aeromechanical Engineer

$90,000 - $330,000/Yr

Johns Hopkins - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Senior

Laurel, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Aeromechanical Engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory will engage in engineering challenges related to advanced flight systems, specifically focusing on hypersonic weapons systems and strategic ballistic missiles. This role involves evaluating contractor designs, conducting performance assessments, and providing subject matter expertise in aeromechanical engineering. The engineer will collaborate with diverse teams, perform engineering analyses, and participate in test and evaluation activities, ultimately communicating findings to government and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to advise on aeromechanical engineering challenges and design trades.
• Conduct engineering analysis, design, and performance assessments of missile systems and reentry bodies.
• Participate in test and evaluation activities, including test operations and pre/post flight evaluations.
• Produce reports and presentations to communicate findings to team members and government partners.

Requirements

• M.S. in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in missile or reentry system engineering disciplines such as modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, or hypersonic reentry.
• Knowledge and relevant experience with aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, and/or subsystem performance, focusing on aeromechanical engineering.
• Strong computer experience and programming skills, including MATLAB.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues of different experience levels and backgrounds, including industry and military personnel.
• Comfortable working in closed area facilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to attend meetings or field tests at other government and contractor sites (approx. 30-35 days per year).
• Ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in missile or reentry system engineering disciplines such as modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, or hypersonic reentry.
• Experience programming in Simulink or 6DOF simulation development.
• Design or evaluation experience for related missile, reentry body, or advanced flight systems.
• Currently have an active Top Secret Clearance.

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.