Sensor Systems Mechanical Engineer

Are you a mechanical engineer that wants to use your technical expertise and communication skills to make a true difference? Do you enjoy a balance of analysis, design, and research and have a desire to further sharpen your engineering skills?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative engineer to help enable new technologies and sensor systems to become reality. Our contributions are sought after by our sponsors across the entire defense acquisition process and on both sides of the systems engineering "V". We solve the hard problems that move technologies from a spark of an idea into hardware on current and future platforms. Our team's focus is ensuring the packaging, thermal, and structural integrity of RF and EO/IR sensor systems, from conceptual brainstorming and design, to prototyping, to final system performance, and everything in between. You will join a diverse, hardworking team of mechanical and electrical engineers who are passionate about collaborating to apply their expertise to groundbreaking sensor technologies. You will make significant contributions to our team by helping us accelerate the development of sensor systems needed by our warfighters!

As a a Sensor Systems Mechanical Engineer you will...

• Perform system engineering, requirement trade studies, and validate feasibility as part of a multi-disciplined team that supports concept creation, system development, and technical analysis to meet Department of Defense sponsor needs.
• Work with sponsors, prime contractors, platform managers, and shipyards to develop platform integration approaches.
• Evaluate new technologies in packaging, thermal management, structures, and materials for applicability to advanced sensor systems.
• Design and implement sophisticated sensor concepts for hardware demonstrations.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis to develop and validate hardware designs.
• Present analysis to sponsors and prime contractors to help guide program direction.
• Explore opportunities to translate findings into whitepapers, conference talks, journal articles, or other publications.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess an M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• Have at least 3 years of prior experience in the implementation, packaging, and development of electronic systems.
• Strong engineering modeling and analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance before starting and ultimately a Secret level clearance. If selected, you 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• Have at least 5 years of prior experience in the implementation, packaging, and development of electronic systems.
• Can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance.
• Have experience with RF and power systems, phased arrays, and digital arrays.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.