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Missile Threat Mitigation Engineer
Job Description
DescriptionAre you interested in ensuring the effectiveness of our Nation's premier strategic missile systems that are a key part of our Nation 's nuclear deterrence in an increasingly challenging mission environment?
Do you enjoy solving interesting problems with a diverse team of engineers?
If so, we are seeking a curious and motivated engineer to help us identify, evaluate, and mitigate threats to Navy / Air Force strategic missile systems.
As a Missile Threat Mitigation Engineer...
- You will enable threat mitigation efforts, primarily in support of the Navy Trident II and Air Force strategic missile programs, including physics based threat assessments throughout the lifecycle of the system
- You will evaluate engagement simulation products and test data to determine missile and reentry body performance in hostile and/or contested environments
- You will analyze mitigations in the form of capability enhancements, changes to CONOPS, and/or tactics to provide recommendations and options to sponsors
- You will support other group tasking in the areas of missile and reentry body modeling and simulation, concept development, technology roadmaps, and system performance assessments
- You will document and present analysis findings as necessary and interact with sponsors and representatives of other agencies
Qualifications
You 'll meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Have a B.S. in aerospace engineering or other related technical subject area
- Have knowledge of key missile/reentry subject areas such as aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, guidance, flight control, and propulsion
- Have interest in performing "red team" assessments on various strategic missile and/or reentry systems
- Have experience with modeling and simulation and programming skills, including MATLAB
- Are comfortable interacting effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds including external industry and military personnel - Have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have initiative, interest in skill development, and the flexibility to accept assignments of varied scope and skill
- Are able to travel for meetings on-site with sponsors (approx. 10-20 days per year)
- Are able to obtain a Final Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top 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.
- 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 an M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering with 3+ years experience specific to the evaluation or modeling and simulation of missile and/or reentry systems or subsystems in mission relevant environments
- Have experience with missile performance requirements
- Have design experience for related missile and reentry body subsystems or defensive interceptors
- Have had previous experience with Navy / Air Force strategic missile and/or reentry systems
- Have had previous experience with the Intelligence Community
- Have an active Top Secret clearance
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.
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