2024 Graduate - Autonomous Systems Design Engineer: Controls, Navigation, and Simulation
Company: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labor
Location: Laurel
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Do you enjoy diverse problem solving and applying your skills
across a broad range of applications and research?Do you have a
passion for the design, analysis, simulation, and prototyping of
innovative autonomous systems and algorithms?If so, the Strike
Guidance, Navigation, Controls (GNC), and Seekers group is looking
for newly graduating engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and
scientists like you. Our group's goal is to ensure the United
States has a distinct technology advantage in autonomous systems by
leading next generation algorithm development and prototyping. We
do this by providing world class design solutions with a focus
on:
- Guidance, Navigation, and Controls
- Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
- Hardware/Software Development and Test
- Multi-Disciplinary Design OptimizationWe are seeking creative
problem solvers with diverse capabilities and interests to join our
team in taking on a breadth of technical challenges. We work on a
variety of systems including: hypersonic missiles, submarines,
cruise missiles, and autonomous flight vehicles. We are committed
to developing exceptional talent and fostering a culture of
innovation, and as part of our group you will have the chance to
grow your expertise across these technologies.As a member of our
team you will have the opportunity to...
- Pioneer design and research in guidance, navigation, and
control algorithms in support of the full lifecycle development of
advanced systems.
- Develop innovative models for simulating and analyzing a
variety of complex physics.
- Test the capability of software and algorithms within an
embedded systems environment.
- Apply multi-disciplinary optimization techniques for early
phase vehicle designs.
- Develop software to support sophisticated simulation and
algorithm development.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and interact with
government sponsors.
- Team up with other guidance, navigation, and control engineers,
working together to analyze, design, and implement control
solutions to an array of systems.Our team works on a diverse set of
subject areas that feed into the design of an autonomous system.
The following sections provide some more background on those unique
areas:Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- We provide world class expertise in the areas of guidance,
navigation, and control to support the full life cycle development
of vehicles both as partners with contractors as well as in the
development of our own prototype systems.
- Types of work: Advanced algorithm research and development and
application of algorithms to flight test systems.
- Degrees: Electrical engineering, aerospace engineering,
mechanical engineering, mathematics
- Skills: Guidance, inertial navigation, modern/adaptive control,
classical control, optimizationModeling and Simulation
- We apply a wide range of skills to the development of
multi-physics simulations for a broad range of concepts. We also
use the models to analyze multi-disciplinary design problems.
- Types of work: Multi-disciplinary vehicle design optimization
and analysis, high fidelity physics-based simulation modeling,
algorithm development, simulation software architecture
- Degrees: Mathematics, physics, engineering, computer
science/engineering
- Skills: Dynamics, programming/coding, algorithms,
optimization.Hardware/Software Development and Testing
- We support sensor testing and characterization in conjunction
with hardware-in-the-loop analysis for prototype systems advancing
towards flight tests.
- Types of work: Hardware-in-the-loop development, sensor
characterization, embedded systems.
- Degrees: Computer science/engineering, electrical
engineering
- Skills: Hardware testing, embedded systems, software
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications the job if you...
- Have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an Electrical,
Mechanical, Aerospace or similar engineering field; Physics,
Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- Have classroom experience one or more of our core skills:
guidance and controls, modeling and simulation, inertial
navigation, embedded systems, software development, artificial
intelligence, optimization, and dynamics.
- Are skilled in or have knowledge of coding practices in
Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python, or other languages
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your
start date and can ultimately obtain 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.
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Note: When prompted to
upload attachments, please include a copy of your college
transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).You'll go above
and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
- Have professional experience developing and analyzing
control/dynamical systems or sensors.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 at
www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
About Us
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.
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