Job Title:
Mechanical Engineer
Location:
Columbia, MD 20723
Status:
Per Diem, Employee
Job Category:
Engineering
Relevant Work Experience:
2+ to 5 Years
Reference Code:
11462.1290




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 Engineer

Description:
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.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
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 .

Job Location: Laurel, MD

Job Number: 11462

Company 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.

For consideration, APL invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Click Apply Now to be redirected to APL's Employment Website.


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