Infrared Signature Engineer Job in Baltimore 21201, Maryland US

Infrared Signature Engineer

Introduction:

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking an Infrared Signature Engineer.

Job Summary:
Predict and evaluate the Infrared IR signature of missile hardbodies and rocket motor plumes in endo and exo-atmospheric flight conditions in support of ballistic missile defense technology development.  Create innovative IR prediction numerical simulation capabilities.

Duties:

  1. Use numerical models to predict signature of missile hardbodies and rocket motor plumes in endo and exo-atmospheric flight conditions in support of ballistic missile technology development.

  2. Develop and extend the capabilities of APL developed codes used for intensive numerical calculations and associated graphical applications using /C++ in the LINUX/UNIX operating systems.

  3. Compute aerothermal response of missiles and high temperature chemically reacting plumes to derive IR signatures.

  4. Compare predictions with flight test data and literature.

  5. Document results in technical memoranda and papers, present findings to government agencies and flight test mission planners.

Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.

Required Qualifications:
 
M.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related science.  Highly knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas:  radiation transport, thermo chemical ablation, aero thermal heating, reacting flows, plume IR emissions, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermodynamics, combustion, turbulence and diffusion.  Extensive C/C++ programming experience writing codes using state-of-the-art scientific computing techniques.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 
Desired Qualifications:
 
PhD. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related science.

 
Special Working Conditions:  None
 
Security:  Applicant selected 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.

Benefits:  APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Acts of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.


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