Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineer

Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 Year Reference Code: 11328 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineer Description:Description:Predict and evaluate the Infrared (IR) signature of missiles 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:- Use these numerical models to predict signatures of missiles and rocket motor plumes in endo and exo-atmospheric flight conditions in support of ballistic missile defense technology development. - Develop and extend the capabilities of codes used for intensive numerical calculations and associated graphical applications using C/C++ in the LINUX/UNIX operating systems.- Compute aerothermal response of missiles and high temperature chemically reacting plumes to derive IR signatures. - Compare predictions with flight test data and literature.- Document results in technical memoranda and papers; present findings to government agencies and flight test mission planners.Qualifications:Required:M.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related science. Highly knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: Radiation transport, thermochemical ablation, aerothermal heating, reacting flows, plume IR emissions, 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:Ph. D. and/or greater than four years experience in aerodynamic heat transfer and IR signature prediction.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL 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 Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 11328Company URL: http://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. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.