Job Description

Description

Does vehicle design sound like a fun challenge, especially in the area of Hypersonics? How about missiles, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), and roto-craft? Do you have a passion for working on state-of-the-art research to advance our country’s capabilities?

 

Join our team to design, evaluate, and test a variety of cutting edge vehicles to meet critical national needs.  Use multi-disciplinary design and optimization techniques to balance aerodynamic, thermal, propulsion and structural design elements.  Leverage advanced software to analyze vehicle parameters and characterize performance.  Work with a team of experts who are outstanding at what they do and have fun doing it.

 

You want to be part of the Vehicle Design and Technologies Group - we design the future!

 

Depending on your areas of interest, some of the ways you can contribute are:

• Predict and model the aerodynamic characteristics of various air-vehicle configurations including hypersonic re-entry vehicles, supersonic and hypersonic air-breathing concepts, and subsonic fixed-wing or rotorcraft UAVs.
• Perform multi-fidelity analysis using commercial and in-house CFD and thermal software in support of vehicle aerothermal design and analysis across various flow regimes from subsonic to hypersonic.
• Plan and execute ground tests and design models for various wind tunnel and arcjet facilities.  Conduct post-test analysis to validate computational predictions then create and improve high fidelity models.
• Design future conceptual vehicles, performing detailed multidisciplinary system analysis including integration with launch platforms.
• Optimize hypersonic propulsion designs including inlet design, flowpath analysis, system integration, test, and evaluation.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong communication skills and can work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Note: When prompted to upload attachments, please include a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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.

 

Why work at APL?

 

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

 

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

 

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$21.90 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$46.45 Hourly

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