Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer to advance propulsion modeling, concept design, and performance assessments for rocket-based weapon systems. The role involves collaboration with BMDS analysts and IRAD initiatives to explore innovative propulsion concepts and evaluate system-level performance. This onsite position in Laurel, Maryland sits within a highly technical team that spans aerospace, mechanical engineering, and physics.

Job Details

• Location: Laurel, MD (onsite)
• Salary: USD 105,000 - 290,000 per yearly
• Company: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
• Title: Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Responsibilities

• Apply propulsion modeling techniques to support the conceptual and detailed design and development of rocket-based weapon systems.
• Use physics-based concept design tools to synthesize booster stack and kill vehicle concepts.
• Perform concept performance assessments at the weapon level, including trajectory simulation and optimization.
• Work with BMDS system analysts for system level performance evaluations.
• Lead detailed propulsion system assessments.
• Participate on Integrated Product Teams to support all levels of new rocket motor development and new weapon deployment, as well as sustaining activities for fielded systems.
• Participate in developing new Internal Research and Development (IRAD) ideas. Pursue innovative weapon concepts through IRAD as a technical contributor.
• Document efforts and deliver presentations to internal project teams and sponsors.

About the Role

Join a highly technical, collaborative team with expertise spanning aerospace, mechanical engineering, and physics. The position centers on modeling and analysis of rocket propulsion systems and addressing current and emerging propulsion challenges for the DoD.