JHU/APLâ??s Air and Missile Defense Department is seeking a mechanical engineer to help develop and integrate future generations of radar, EW and communications systems from conceptual design through development and operational testing. In this position, you would develop new design approaches in a dynamic, multidisciplined work environment, advancing the state-of-the-art in shipboard, ground mobile and airborne active phased array antennas; evaluate new technologies in packaging, thermal management and materials for applicability to phased array antennas and develop conceptual designs, perform structural and thermal analysis to validate hardware compliance with shipboard induced and natural environments. This engineer will work with sponsors, prime contractors, platform managers and shipyards to develop platform integration approaches and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to evaluate contractor designs. He/She will develop concepts for ground mobile radar and communications systems and participate in trade studies to recommend technical approaches to meet sponsor needs in advanced radars. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, self-starter with strong communications skills and a desire to work on cutting edge technologies.

Benefits:

APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.