Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you enjoy designing algorithms, flight software, and testing hardware used for spacecraft Guidance and Control? Would you love to apply your technical knowledge and creativity to make innovative contributi…
Skills: Attitude Determination, Guidance And Control, Matlab, Simulink, Control Algorithms
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you an engineer with a passion for supporting scientific discovery and National Defense through spacecraft operations? Do you have a background in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or rele…
Skills: Spacecraft operations, Command planning, Procedure development, Ground simulator maintenance, System testing
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about building high-fidelity simulations that shape the future of U.S. Space Force capabilities and force design decisions? Do you thrive on developing advanced AFSIM models that bring comp…
Skills: AFSIM, C++, Object-oriented design, Modeling and simulation, Orbital dynamics
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about applying orbital mechanics, space systems engineering, and advanced modeling to solve some of the most challenging problems in contested space operations? Do you thrive on transformin…
Skills: Orbital Mechanics, Space Systems Engineering, Physics-Based Simulation, 6DoF Modeling, Rendezvous And Proximity Operations
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you looking to take your career as a hardware assembly and testing professional to the next level? Are you looking for an opportunity to make significant contributions to the nation's cutting-edge missile…
Skills: Hardware assembly, Environmental testing, Fabrication, Torque tools, Technical documentation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about applying your analytical skill to questions in strategic deterrence and defense? Are you searching for important physics/engineering-based analysis work, where you can contribute to s…
Skills: Radiation Hardening, Hardware Design, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, FPGA
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you love developing creative solutions to challenging problems? Are you searching for important physics/engineering-based analysis work, where you can contribute to some of our country's most fascinating s…
Skills: Modeling and simulation, Radiation environment analysis, Matlab, Data analysis, Computational physics
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you interested in working with innovative tools to advance radio frequency (RF) signature analysis capability? Do you enjoy working in a creative environment with an integrated team of highly motivated ra…
Skills: Computational Electromagnetics, RF Signature Analysis, Matlab, Python, CAD Software
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about pursuing groundbreaking research to solve today’s greatest challenges in robotics? Do you enjoy working on meaningful interdisciplinary problems? Do you thrive in a collaborativ…
Skills: Robotics Control, Agentic AI, Human-Robot Teaming, Robot-Robot Teaming, Assured Autonomy
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you energized by the idea of shaping sensor technology that safeguards our nation at sea and on land? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking highly motivated Ba…
Skills: Python, Matlab, Signal Processing, Electromagnetic Theory, Machine Learning
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you enjoy manipulating and analyzing data to find data-driven solution to complex problems? Do you want to contribute to work that is crucial to maintaining our national security and strength? Are you cont…
Skills: Python, R, SQL, Tensorflow, Sci-kit learn
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you interested in taking missile system models and translating their design characteristics into algorithms and methodologies that can be used in flight-ready software? Do you like working with a team to …
Skills: C++, Matlab, Python, Flight Dynamics, Navigation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you enjoy developing and deploying novel digital engineering (DE) capabilities for flight systems, including complex analytical tools? Do you have model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience and want…
Skills: Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML, SysML, Cameo, C++
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you an engineer with a passion for supporting scientific discovery and National Defense through spacecraft operations? Are you searching for important work in spacecraft command and control, spacecraft an…
Skills: Spacecraft Operations, Command and Control, Telemetry Monitoring, Mission Planning, Command Sequence Development
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about shaping secure, IT systems in classified environments? Do you want to influence system improvements, implementation decisions, and the overall security posture of advanced technology …
Skills: Linux System Administration, RMF, NIST, STIG, Security Hardening
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$82/hr–$111/hr
At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the …
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Translation, Transformer Architecture, Text Processing Pipelines
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you an engineer who enjoys turning messy sensor data into actionable information? Have you developed signal processing or AI/ML algorithms and seen them transition from prototypes into usable capabilities…
Skills: Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python, C++
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a power electronics engineer who wants to see your designs operate on spacecraft exploring our solar system? Do you enjoy solving complex challenges in analog and mixed-signal electronics, from custom…
Skills: Analog Electronics Design, Power Converter Topologies, EMI/EMC Mitigation, Circuit Simulation, Custom Magnetics Design
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you energized by the idea of shaping sensor technology that safeguards our nation at sea and on land? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking highly motivated Ph…
Skills: Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Data Science, RF Propagation, Electromagnetic Theory
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you eager to join a team tackling some of our Nation’s most compelling security challenges? Do you have a passion for weapon‑system concepts and a drive to apply analytical thinking to strategic det…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Quantitative Analysis, Data-driven Modeling, Problem Solving, Technical Communication
Laurel, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Design and deliver Guidance and Control (G&C) subsystems for Earth and interplanetary spacecraft, focusing on attitude determination and control. Develop algorithms, hardware models, and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink while supporting pre-launch development and post-launch operations.
Requires an MS in Aerospace Engineering or a related field with at least 2 years of experience in complex aerospace systems. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a TS/SCI security clearance.
Do you enjoy designing algorithms, flight software, and testing hardware used for spacecraft Guidance and Control?
Would you love to apply your technical knowledge and creativity to make innovative contributions to some of the nation's cutting edge space missions?
Are you searching for a collaborative, fulfilling work environment?
If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking creative engineers to help us develop, analyze, test, and deliver spacecraft G&C systems for both NASA and National Security Space missions. Our spacecraft reaches the extremes of the solar system, from Parker Solar Probe at the Sun to New Horizons at Pluto and beyond, with formation flying at Earth, as well as planetary defense with DART. We would love to have you apply your talents to our challenges. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development of some of our nation 's most critical space missions, joining a hardworking team of engineers who strive to deliver game-changing solutions. You will have the opportunity to support both pre-launch spacecraft development and post-launch operations performance analysis and system updates. We are passionate about our work, striving to cultivate an environment of partnership and collaboration, and committed to making critical contributions to critical challenges.
As a Guidance and Control Engineer...
Your primary responsibility will be assisting in the design, development, and delivery of G&C subsystems for various Earth and/or interplanetary spacecraft, with your primary focus being attitude determination, guidance, and control.
You will assist in the implementation of control and estimation algorithms, actuator and sensor hardware models, and dynamic simulations in MATLAB/Simulink.
You will assist in the development and testing of ground software to support the integration of G&C testbed algorithms and flight software with flight and ground support equipment hardware.
You will support the coordination of on-board spacecraft time with universal dynamical time.
You will assist with the integration and test of spacecraft through scenario testing and data analysis.
You will support G&C spacecraft operations.
You will develop G&C analysis tools for pre and post-launch activities.
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
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 of perspectives 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 at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
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 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 [email protected].
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.
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
Offices: 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, Maryland 20723, US
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