Job Description

Description

Are you interested in solving critical challenges for the United States Navy and Air Force?

 

Do you love the idea of working with large, complex mechanical systems and their associated software? Does the challenge of processing and analyzing real-world data from U.S. submarines excite you? Would you love to create and validate physics-based simulations of thermofluids problems?

 

If you are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar major, and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment, we’d love to have you join our team!

 

For Mechanical Engineers, we are seeking a college graduate ready to embrace challenges associated with simulating complex real-world system behavior in MATLAB/Simulink. The ideal candidate will also have interest and experience in fluid dynamics analysis, whether in the laboratory or through coursework. Experience with writing MATLAB code and performing simulations is helpful, but you will also be learning and developing new skills in this role.

 

For Electrical/Computer Engineers, we are seeking a college graduate who can assist in architecting and analyzing next-generation weapon control systems to be deployed on U.S. submarines. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of computer architecture and signal flow analysis. Experience with Cyber Security is helpful but can also be learned on-the-job to build on the knowledge you already have.

 

A willingness to learn and embrace change is essential!

 

As a member of our team...

• Your primary responsibility will be to perform physics-based modeling in MATLAB/Simulink and similar tools (as a Mechanical Engineer), or to analyze weapon control architectures (as an Electrical/Computer Engineer). We will provide existing code for you to learn, review, and improve upon, as well as system architecture documents and data from existing control systems.
• You will implement coding best-practices specific to Simulink and other simulation environments, using guidelines provided by the team and alongside an experienced mentor. You will also learn the details of the existing weapon system by analyzing real-world patrol data from submarines.
• You will either plot the results of your physics-based simulation against real-world data to validate the accuracy and completeness of the simulation, or work with a multi-disciplinary team to identify Cyber Security risks and opportunities in the next-generation weapon system design.

Qualifications

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

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Have a passion for Fluid Dynamics as demonstrated in either a laboratory setting or through coursework (Mechanical Engineer), or for analysis of computer system architectures with a specific interest in Cyber Security (Electrical/Computer Engineer).
• 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.

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

• Have significant experience in MATLAB/Simulink through coursework or a prior internship (Mechanical Engineer), or significant experience analyzing Cyber Security aspects of computer software and hardware (Electrical/Computer Engineer).
• Have experience developing thermofluid simulations of complex systems (Mechanical Engineer), or experience with designing new computer system architectures from the ground up (Electrical/Computer Engineer).
• Have prior internship experience with the U.S. Navy, Air Force, or associated prime contractors and laboratories.

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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