Missile Modeling & Flight Test Planning Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

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About The Position

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. As a Missile Modeling & Flight Test Planning Engineer, you will…

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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 (3Dof) DoF and/or 6DoF simulations
Currently have an active Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

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
Particpate 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.