Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2027 Graduate - Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $85K — $165K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, focusing on heat transfer and thermodynamics.
  • Experience with programming using Python, MATLAB, C++, or Shell.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based computing environments is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Secret level security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop physics-based thermal models for missiles and rocket systems.
  • Integrate thermal and optical data to predict EO/IR signatures.
  • Collaborate with domain experts to enhance knowledge of weapon systems.
  • Improve existing code in collaboration with senior developers.
  • Validate predictions against experimental data from tests.
  • Conduct independent and team-based exploratory studies.
  • Document and present findings to government representatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge modeling and simulation technology.
  • Engage with a team recognized as leaders in the EO/IR signature community.
  • Gain access to unique industry knowledge through collaboration.
  • Potential for career growth in a strategic defense field.
Full Job Description
Description

As a Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will...
  • Develop physics-based thermal models of missiles, rocket motor plumes, air platforms, and other relevant systems to support multiple programs, including IAMD.
  • Integrate thermal results with optical characteristics using cutting-edge modeling and simulation toolkits to predict EO/IR signatures of various systems in exo- and endo-atmospheric environments, including coupling with relevant background scenes.
  • Interact with various domain authorities to grow your knowledge base related to overall weapon systems, and apply that knowledge to improve analysis methodologies.
  • Collaborate with senior developers to improve existing code suites, with the goal of maintaining our teams status as a leading authority in the EO/IR signature community.
  • Compare predictions with wind tunnel, laboratory, flight test data, and literature.
  • Work both independently and as part of a team to craft exploratory studies to characterize the impacts of specific phenomena on various weapon systems' performance.
  • Document and present findings to government agencies and sponsors.

Qualifications

You'll meet the qualifications for the job if you have...
  • A Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering (or a related field) with relative coursework focused on areas such as heat transfer, thermodynamics, numerical analysis, fluid dynamics, and other related topics
  • Experience with programming/coding/scripting using tools such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or Shell
  • Preferred experience using Linux based computing environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Final 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.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$165,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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