Job Description: Introduction: The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a UAV Systems Mechanical Engineer.
Job Summary: Develop creative and innovative designs of sensor and UAV systems, including: airborne, land, and ocean-based electromechanical systems, in a fast-paced, rapid-prototyping, development environment.
Duties:
1) Develop mechanisms and mechanical assemblies from conceptual design and analyses, through manufacturing, integration and test for rapid- response ISR sensor systems. (40%)
2) Conduct general engineering, analyses, and design of UAV systems, including: design development, material selection, testing, and documentation of structures and mechanical systems. (30%)
3) Document designs, analyses, and test results. (10%)
4) Plan and support field tests of the prototype sensor systems. (10%)
5) Assist Program and Project leadership with concepts and development of novel engineering approaches to solve critical sponsor problems. (10%)
Required Qualifications: BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Ocean engineering or related technical discipline with 5 to10 years of relevant experience in electromechanical design, CAD, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, stress and thermal analysis using finite element software, and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment. Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Experience leading project teams.
Desired Qualifications: MS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Ocean engineering. Experience in design and analyses of sensors and military systems that are subjected to severe vibration and thermal environments. Experience with the following tools: SolidWorks, MATLAB, ABAQUS, OrcaFlex, STAR-CCM (CFD).
Special Working Conditions: Position will require travel in support of field testing.
Security: Top Secret Clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for an SSBI and access to classified information. Preference for current SSBI. Eligibility requirements include US 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.
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.
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