Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Are you searching for impactful mechanical design and analysis work, especially in the areas of advanced aerospace weapons systems?

Are you passionate about designing new vehicles and furthering state of the art technologies?

Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment with the ability to rapid prototype and build hardware?

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

We are seeking an engineer to help us design and analyze new and existing precision strike weapon systems. As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting projects supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and the warfighter. Our team is dedicated to developing, applying, and maintaining deep expertise in various vehicle design practices, wind tunnel and test article development, and vehicle-level dynamics and thermal analysis. You will work alongside experts who are passionate about conducting state-of-the-art research and applying it to advance our country's capabilities.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be designing and performing mechanical/structural analysis of DoD weapon systems and other vehicles.
• You will define future conceptual vehicle designs and perform detailed and system-level vehicle design, including integration with launch platforms.
• You will design and build wind tunnel models and other rapid prototype hardware, working with outside vendors and internal manufacturing capabilities to meet requirements and schedules.
• You will lead and contribute to planning activities for future projects and initiatives while providing technical guidance for ongoing projects.
• You will craft reports and presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners.

Qualifications

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

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• Have at least two years of relevant experience in aerospace hardware design and/or analysis, wind tunnel model development, or vehicle structural and dynamic analysis.
• Have prior experience with CAD and FEA software such as Solidworks or Creo.
• Have prior experience with MATLAB or other computational software.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government and contractor sites.
• Are comfortable working in closed area facilities.
• 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 a Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• Have knowledge of non-linear analyses or experience with high-temperature materials.
• Have experience with ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or ABAQUS.
• Have experience with additive manufacturing and/or rapid prototyping techniques or experience with wind tunnel test article design.
• Have demonstrated initiative, motivation, and flexibility.

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 ;br>
About Us

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.

Minimum Rate

$90,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$230,000 Annually

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