Flight Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Flight Systems Engineer to develop and integrate algorithms, concepts, and system-level approaches for end-to-end mission planning of current and future conventional and nuclear strategic systems. This role involves working across multiple teams to perform high-fidelity analysis and accuracy studies, requiring strong mathematical, modeling and systems integration expertise.

Requirements

Possess a B.S. in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering; or related technical fields
Have 2 or more years of experience in early concept development, system requirements, functional analysis and allocation, design trades, or the development integration and evaluation of complex systems
Have 2 years of experience in programming languages such as C++, MATLAB, or Python
Have strong initiative, interest in developing new skills, and the flexibility to carry out assignments of varied scope
Are able to obtain as Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top-Secret level 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.

Nice To Haves

Have a Ph.D. in physics, applied mathematics, engineering or related technical discipline
Have 5+ years of experience in the engineering of complex systems
Experience in requirements development, verification & validation and systems integration
Familiarity with the Defense acquisition process
Have prior experience modeling or evaluating hypersonic weapon systems
Are willing and able to travel 10 to 20 days a year
Hold an active Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Support system-level modeling and evaluation of existing strategic systems using rigorous mathematical and statistical approaches
Develop mission planning algorithms for hypersonic and ballistic weapon systems
Ensure the successful integration of system modifications on the existing system-level navigation architectures and mission planning approaches of strategic systems
Collaborate with internal teams, our sponsors and external partners to develop concepts of operations for advanced technologies
Document and present results to sponsors and external stakeholders