Job Description

Are you searching for impactful thermal and structural work, especially in the area of hypersonics?

Are you passionate about analysis and design and furthering the state of the art in vehicle technologies?

Do you enjoy working with a team of forward-thinking engineers who want to solve some of the nation’s most challenging thermal design problems?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to analyze new and existing high speed vehicle designs. As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting projects supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and the warfighter. Our team strives to develop, apply, and maintain deep expertise in thermal and structural design and analysis. You will work alongside hypersonics experts who have a real passion for conducting state-of-the-art research to advance our country 's capabilities. 

As a Thermal and Structural Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be modeling and analyzing the thermal and structural characteristics of various air-vehicle configurations including hypersonic re-entry vehicles, supersonic missiles and rockets, and high speed air-breathing concepts.
• You will primarily use a mix of in-house tools, commercial FEA software, and first order approximations to conduct analysis.
• You will define structural, systems and thermal protection system requirements for various portions of flight and perform analysis to predict performance and survivability of various hypersonic vehicle systems.
• You will plan, conduct, or direct high temperature thermal testing, such as wind tunnel, arc jet or similar tests. 
• You will perform post-test analysis to render data into high fidelity models. You will support associated test activities including pre-test predictions, test design, instrumentation requirements, and documentation.
• You will lead and contribute to planning activities for future projects and initiatives while providing technical guidance for ongoing projects.
• You will craft reports and presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners.

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

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• Have at least three years of relevant experience in conducting finite element analysis (FEA) and/or thermal analysis. 
• Have experience with CAD and FEA tool such as Solidworks, CREO, ANSYS, or Abaqus.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government and contractor sites.
• Are comfortable working in closed area facilities.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level 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.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Have performed design, analysis, or testing of hypersonic weapon systems with a focus on thermal or structural analysis.
• Have experience with high temperature hypersonic material development, testing and/or integration.  
• Have demonstrated initiative, motivation, and flexibility.

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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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.

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