Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:
11/21/09
Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Pay Range:
Negotiable
Job Function:
Engineer - Mechanical
Job Status:
Full-Time
Industry:
Aerospace / Aviation, High Tech / IT, Engineering, Science
Job Code:
11462
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Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab

Laurel, MD

JOB_TITLE: Mechanical Engineer

JOB_CODE: 11462

JOB_CITY: Laurel

JOB_STATE: MD

JOB_COUNTRY: US

POSTAL_CODE: 20723

JOB_TYPE: Air and Missile Defense Department

SALARY: Varies with skills/education/experience
EDUCATION: See Experience

EXPERIENCE: Required: BSME with 5+ years or MSME with 3+ years experience in structural and/or thermal analysis and/or platform integration (or equivalent). Must have strong analytical background with experience in finite element analysis well as familiarity with phased array hardware design. Requires strong communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within multi-disciplined teams. Desired: MSME or equivalent with 5-10 years experience in shipboard topside design, flight vehicle structural design, ship systems or antenna system to platform integration. Experience in RF electronics packaging design and fabrication processes, advanced thermal management and composite materials. Experience in military radome design is desired.

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JOB_DESCRIPTION: Perform analysis, integration and testing for development of active phased array radar and communications antennas and associated technologies for Naval surface, airborne and missile platforms. Duties: Work in a multi-disciplined environment to develop new technology and design approaches to enable lower cost and improved performance in next generation array radar antenna systems. Evaluate new technologies in packaging, thermal management and materials for applicability to phased array antennas. Develop and execute risk reduction tasks. Develop and validate environmental, mechanical and mobility requirements for next generation active array radars. Perform structural and thermal analysis to validate hardware compliance with shipboard induced and natural environments. Participate in Navy Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to evaluate contractor designs for ability to meet performance requirements. Brief findings and recommendations to contractors and sponsors. Work with sponsors, prime contractors, platform managers and shipyards to develop platform integration approaches. Develop concepts for ground mobile radar and communications systems. Work with RF & Systems engineers to perform requirements trades. Participate trade studies to recommend technical approaches to meet sponsor needs in advanced radars.

CONTACT_INFO: For consideration, APL invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Click Apply Now to be redirected to APL's Employment Website.

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The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a not-for-profit division of The Johns Hopkins University, serves as a technical resource to the Department of Defense and other agencies for engineering, research, and development. APL's 360-acre campus, located midway between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, is home to 4,000 men and women. APL's focuses on using its system engineering expertise to resolve critical problems of national security and space science.

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