Mechanical Engineer: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

JHU/APLs Air and Missile Defense Department is seeking a mechanical engineer to help develop and integrate future generations of radar, EW and communications systems from conceptual design through development and operational testing. In this position, you would develop new design approaches in a dynamic, multidisciplined work environment, advancing the state-of-the-art in shipboard, ground mobile and airborne active phased array antennas; evaluate new technologies in packaging, thermal management and materials for applicability to phased array antennas and develop conceptual designs, perform structural and thermal analysis to validate hardware compliance with shipboard induced and natural environments. This engineer will work with sponsors, prime contractors, platform managers and shipyards to develop platform integration approaches and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to evaluate contractor designs. He/She will develop concepts for ground mobile radar and communications systems and participate in trade studies to recommend technical approaches to meet sponsor needs in advanced radars. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, self-starter with strong communications skills and a desire to work on cutting edge technologies.

Qualifications:

Required: BSME with 5+ years or MSME with 3+ years experience in structural and/or thermal analysis and/or platform integration (or equivalent). Must have strong analytical background with experience in finite element analysis as well as familiarity with phased array hardware design.

Desire: MSME or equivalent with 5-10 years experience in shipboard topside design, flight vehicle structural design, ship systems or antenna system to platform integration. Experience in RF electronics packaging design and fabrication processes, advanced thermal management, composite materials and radome design is desired.

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.

Company Profile:

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

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

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