Reentry Systems Mechanical Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping? Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of our Nation’s defenses to support next generation hypersonic and reentry systems? If so, we are seeking an engineer to help us perform research, development, design, analysis and prototyping of next generation reentry systems, hypersonic vehicles, and enabling technologies to advance our Nation's premiere strategic weapons systems. As a member of our team, you’ll be making critical contributions to develop these next generation systems, ensuring the enduring effectiveness of our Nation’s strategic deterrent. You will be joining a collaborative team of engineers who work together to provide impactful solutions to system level objectives and challenges. We are passionate about innovation and our team is committed to providing engaging challenging work and supporting continued learning and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Proficient in Creo or Solidworks CAD modeling
Experience in mechanical design and fabrication
Can communicate effectively in a matrix organization that will bring exposure to APL staff at multiple levels, sponsors, and industry partners
Can work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams comprised of APL staff, government sponsors, military personnel, and industry partners with varying experience levels and backgrounds
Able to obtain a 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

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Advanced knowledge in the design, integration, and/or testing of hypersonics/reentry systems
Previous experience with Navy and/or Air Force strategic missiles, reentry systems, or hypersonic vehicles
Expertise in CAD equipment usage, 3D modeling/file manipulation and Product Data Management tools
Experience in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
Familiarity with modal, random vibration, shock, and static analyses of structures
Familiarity with steady-state and transient heat transfer analyses
Proficient in the design and development of mechanical systems and working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards
Hold an active Secret or higher level clearance

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to develop advanced reentry system designs and prototypes
Responsible for the design of the hypersonic reentry vehicle through the full product lifecycle (Design, Build, and Test)
Develop and maintain product designs and specifications associated with hardware, work with in-house facilities, procurement, and external suppliers to develop systems
Lead trade studies on vehicle design concepts and system use cases
Design and analyze next generation vehicles, components, and fixturing
Participate in prototyping activities to include sub-scale/full-scale tests, system integration and test, test planning, and/or test execution support
Produce reports and presentations to communicate findings to team members, external organization partners, and government sponsors