Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Mechanical Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in sensor hardware design and analysis
  • Proficiency in CAD tools like Ansys, Solidworks, or Creo
  • Experience with MATLAB or similar computational tools
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to handle informal documentation for design efforts
  • U.S. citizenship for Secret security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze mechanical aspects of sensor systems
  • Lead the hardware analysis of radar systems from concept to delivery
  • Participate in government tests to assess system survival under various conditions
  • Plan for future projects while providing technical mentorship
  • Engage in design reviews and collaborative team meetings

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Impactful projects supporting U.S. Department of Defense
  • Opportunities for technical mentorship and leadership
  • Involvement with advanced sensor and radar technology
Full Job Description
Description

Are you looking for impactful mechanical engineering work in advanced sensor systems?
Do you like working on prototyping and development projects for communications and radar systems?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions make an impact?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Mechanical or Systems Engineer to develop, analyze, and optimize mechanical aspects of sensor systems. As a member of the Sensor Systems Engineering group, you will be working with teams of passionate engineers and scientists who design, analyze, and test systems for the Air and Missile Defense Sector. Our team strives to deliver robust solutions to APLs most difficult problems. As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting, purposeful projects that support the U.S. Department of Defense and the warfighter. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will
  • Design and perform mechanical/structural analysis of sensor systems
  • Lead the analysis effort of advanced radar system hardware from concept thru delivery, including GD&T analysis, structural analysis, thermal analysis, detailed design, assembly, and testing.
  • Participate in government test events to observe and analyze shock, vibration, and other environment and system survival tests.
  • Lead and contribute to planning activities for future projects and initiatives while delivering technical mentorship for ongoing projects.
  • Participate in design reviews and team meetings.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a B. S. in mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering, other relevant technical field.
  • Have at least five years of experience in sensor hardware design, analysis, manufacturing or assembly.
  • Have demonstrated ability with CAD design, analysis and assembly tools such as Ansys, Solidworks, or Creo.
  • Have experience with MATLAB or similar computational tools.
  • Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with informal documentation for design efforts with customers.
  • Are able to obtain a Secret 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Possess a Master's degree or PHD in mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering or relevant technical field.
  • Have at least 7 years of experience working with Navy, Army, Marine, or Air Force systems.
  • Have experience with Thermal and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software packages.
  • Have experience with aerospace environmental and verification testing
  • Have demonstrated results, teamwork, initiative, motivation and adaptability
  • Have knowledge in conventional and additive manufacturing techniques and procedures.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 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
Founded
1942

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Mechanical Engineer jobs: