Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago
Low-Speed Propulsion Engineer
Laurel, Maryland
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $228K/yr
5+ years expJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies in defense and security. They are seeking an experienced Low-Speed Propulsion Engineer to lead and contribute to the development, modeling, and experimental evaluation of propulsion concepts, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead propulsion analysis and design efforts for low-speed applications, including cycle analysis, performance modeling, and integration studies
Design, plan, and oversee experimental campaigns, including wind tunnel tests, ground-based propulsion experiments, and hardware evaluations
Develop, refine, and validate propulsion system models for use in design trades and system-level assessments
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance in propulsion fundamentals and experimental best practices
Present technical findings and recommendations to sponsors, stakeholders, and leadership
Contribute to innovative research initiatives in advanced propulsion technologies, air-breathing systems, and hybrid propulsion concepts
Utilize propulsion modeling tools to conduct trade studies, performance assessments, and conceptual design studies of various weapon systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in propulsion system design, analysis, or testing
Demonstrated expertise in propulsion fundamentals, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
Experience with propulsion modeling and simulation tools (e.g., NPSS, CFD codes, MATLAB, Python)
Strong track record of delivering technical results independently and as part of a collaborative team
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief sponsors and document results
Are able to obtain a Secret level 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
Preferred
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Experience leading propulsion test campaigns, including facility coordination, test article design, and data analysis
Familiarity with multiple propulsion speed regimes to include solid rocket motors, ramjets and scramjets
Working knowledge of uncertainty quantification, experimental methods, and system-level trade studies
Active DoD Secret or higher clearance
Benefits
Generous benefits
Robust education assistance program
Unparalleled retirement contributions
Healthy work/life balance
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
Company
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alice Bowman
Mission Operations Manager
Ashutosh Dutta
Chief 5G Strategist, Senior Scientist, Lawrence R. Hafstad Fellow, Director at JHU
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