Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you interested in working in a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that helps develop hardware for space, land, sea, and air applications? Are you motivated to help provide mechanical manufacturing solu…
Skills: Manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, Additive manufacturing, Design for manufacturing and assembly, GD&T
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: Data science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer science, Python
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a technical leader, researcher, and cyber capability developer eager to tackle some of the nation's hardest reverse engineering challenges? Are you capable of developing groundbreaking technologies th…
Skills: Reverse engineering, Cybersecurity, Embedded development, Hardware hacking, Firmware analysis
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you eager to use artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock insights from complex systems data towards national security impact? Do you want to bring innovative AI to real-world challenges in domains such as …
Skills: Python, Machine learning, Data science, Deep learning, PyTorch
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you interested in developing advanced modeling and simulation tools used to evaluate the performance of strategic missile systems and hypersonic vehicles? Are you passionate about developing technologies …
Skills: Modeling and simulation, Aerodynamics, Flight dynamics, Navigation, Guidance and control
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you have a passion for research, development, and integration of ground-breaking maritime technology? Do you have a desire to help solve some of the US Navy 's most exciting challenges in the undersea doma…
Skills: Systems engineering, Maritime technology, Undersea vehicles, Undersea sensing, Test and evaluation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about developing state-of-the-art numerical models to better understand Earth’s upper atmosphere and space environment? Do you enjoy combining first-principles physics, high-performan…
Skills: Computational geospace modeling, Space physics, Numerical methods, Scientific software engineering, Python
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about integrating, testing, analyzing, and validating RF hardware through laboratory and field-testing activities? Our interdisciplinary team helps ensure the success of missiles and other …
Skills: RF hardware, Wireless datalinks, GPS receivers, Radar systems, Hardware-in-the-loop
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you excited to help shape the future of hypersonic propulsion and solve some of the nation's most challenging aerospace engineering problems? Do you want to tackle hypersonic propulsion challenges where t…
Skills: Aerospace engineering, Scramjet design, Dual-mode ramjet design, Computational fluid dynamics, Finite-rate chemistry
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a creative person driven to solve new problems? Are you searching for impactful work in computational engineering and analysis that doesn’t confine you to working on the same thing year after ye…
Skills: Computational mechanics, Finite element analysis, Structural modeling, Fluid dynamics, Material model calibration
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$75k–$90k/yr
Why Us? With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiate…
Skills: Prosthetics, Orthotics, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Device Fabrication
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a creative person driven to solve new problems? Are you searching for impactful work in computational engineering and research that doesn’t confine you to working on the same thing year after ye…
Skills: Computational modeling, Molecular dynamics, Computational chemistry, Coarse graining, Machine learning
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you love solving crucial, real-world problems related to sensor systems? Are you a curious and active learner who just want to know why? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team! We…
Skills: Radio frequency signal analysis, Sensor systems, Algorithm development, Physics-based simulation, MATLAB
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you love solving crucial, real-world problems related to sensor systems? Are you a curious and active learner who just want to know why? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team! We…
Skills: Image processing, Sensor systems, Algorithm development, Physics-based simulation, Signal processing
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you love building electronics hardware to solve hard problems, whose solutions have an important bearing on national security, military readiness, space exploration, national health, and the advancement of…
Skills: Electronics manufacturing, Surface mount technology, Process development, Circuit assembly, Hardware development
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
Description At APL we push the boundaries of air‑ and missile‑defense technology. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together experts in aerospace, mechanical engineering, physics, and more to transform bold ideas into op…
Skills: Dynamics, MATLAB, Abaqus, SIMPACK, ANSYS
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you enjoy developing and evaluating communication systems to understand their vulnerabilities? Are you interested in creating new algorithms and techniques that will be implemented on electronic warfare pl…
Skills: Electronic warfare, Communication systems, RF systems, Digital signal processing, MATLAB
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Clinical Research Coordinator I - Bilingual (Spanish) Our clinical research company is looking to hire a qualified candidate for the full-time position of Clinical Research Coordinator. The ideal candidate wi…
Skills: Clinical research, Patient care, Phlebotomy, Patient consenting, Physical assessments
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you love solving crucial, real-world problems related to sensor systems? Are you a curious and active learner who just wants to know why? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team! W…
Skills: Radio frequency processing, Sensor systems, Algorithm development, Physics, Mathematics
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Would you be interested in helping shape the next generation of US defense capability? Are you looking for meaningful work developing physics-based simulations for innovative technologies to support our warfi…
Skills: Modeling and simulation, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Python
Laurel, Maryland, United States • On-site
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The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the delivery of complex mechanical hardware projects by applying design for manufacturing principles and managing production processes. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges, develop manufacturing plans, and implement advanced fabrication technologies.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in CAD tools, GD&T, and various fabrication processes is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Are you interested in working in a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that helps develop hardware for space, land, sea, and air applications?
Are you motivated to help provide mechanical manufacturing solutions that address our nation's most pressing challenges?
If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help us ensure the successful delivery of large, critical, and complex manufacturing projects through technical expertise in manufacturing. The ME will work with staff at all levels to implement design for manufacturing principles, manage operations, improve quality, and drive continuous improvement.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will collaborate with engineers, designers, machinists, and program teams to solve some of the nation's most challenging technical problems. You will provide manufacturing leadership from concept through fabrication, influencing design decisions and manufacturing process to improve quality and performance, reduce cost and schedule risk, and ensure the successful fabrication of complex mechanical hardware.
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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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