Aerospace Propulsion Engineer

Are you searching for impactful propulsion and aerodynamics work, especially in the area of hypersonics?

Are you interested in groundbreaking combustion modeling technology, working across the engineering continuum, and engaging industry, government, and academia to put the state-of-the-art into practical use?

Do you enjoy working with a team of forward-thinking engineers who want to advance our capability to predict hypersonic air-breathing vehicle performance?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking an Aerospace Propulsion Engineer to help us meet the challenges of hypersonic flight. As a member of our team, you 'll contribute to multiple projects supporting the US Department of Defense and the warfighter. You will have the opportunity to apply groundbreaking modeling techniques to design and analyze the next generation hypersonic propulsion systems. You will be called on to rapidly determine the cause and solutions for hypersonic test programs when problems arise. Our team is committed to providing technical solutions as unbiased independent experts in the aerospace industry.

As an APL Aerospace Propulsion Engineer...

• You will work with research partners and academic institutions to transition their state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics tools and techniques to practical applications for our Government sponsors.
• You will provide technical contributions and leadership in the development of hypersonic air-breathing propulsion in the relevant areas of design, analysis, modeling and simulation, integration, test, and evaluation.
• You will create high-fidelity computational meshes on complex vehicles and conduct full-vehicle tip-to-tail (internal and external) computational analyses.
• You will regularly collaborate with Government sponsors, industry partners, and key Laboratory program and technical staff on activities related to the development and analysis of propulsion systems.
• You will detail your work, including writing technical reports and delivering oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
• You will lead and mentor engineering design teams.

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

• Possess a Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• Have at least 5 years experience in air-breathing propulsion flowpath design and analysis using high-fidelity CFD methods.
• Have experience with Linux HPC systems and skills in scripting and programming.
• Have a record of publication and accomplishments of successful technical work related to propulsion systems.
• Have demonstrated leadership roles and experience mentoring with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Have high initiative, motivation, flexibility, and interest in working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top 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 at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Have deep technical knowledge of: hypersonic weapon systems and design methods creating and conducting LES simulations with combustion working with and modifying MPI and/or GPU codes and tools.
• Have experience with industry standard CFD tools including: CFD++, GridPro, Pointwise, Tecplot, Solidworks, Matlab, Python, and Cantera.
• 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 of perspectives 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 .

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 of perspectives, 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 ... . 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.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.